Overview
- The Giants made the change official Friday with a post on the team's social media accounts.
- Carter, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 draft out of Penn State, wore No. 51 as a rookie and logged four sacks and 43 tackles.
- He previously sought No. 56, retired for Lawrence Taylor, and No. 11, retired for Phil Simms, drawing an objection from the Simms family.
- No. 3 became available after quarterback Russell Wilson, its most recent wearer, departed as a free agent.
- Coverage frames the switch as a fresh start for Carter entering his second season, with fans responding enthusiastically.