New York Giants' Abdul Carter switches to jersey No. 3
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New York Giants LB Abdul Carter is switching to jersey No. 3, previously worn QB Russell Wilson.
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter is changing his jersey number once again, this time to No. 3 for the 2026 season. The team made the announcement official via social media on Friday.
It's official š®āšØ pic. twitter. com/ApNZ0IXI2I ā New York Giants (@Giants) March 20, 2026 Carter was the third overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft out of Penn State.
As a rookie, he wore No. 51 and posted four sacks along with 43 total tackles. The number switch continues a saga that started right after the draft.
Carter first tried to claim No. 56, but it is retired for Giants legend Lawrence Taylor. He then pushed for No.