Phil Simms, a legendary New York Giants quarterback, has expressed willingness to let Abdul Carter, the team's new first-round draft pick, wear his retired No. 11 jersey. Carter initially sought permission to wear Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56 jersey but was declined. Simms, who believes it would be fun and wouldn't bother him, mentioned that while he is open to the idea, his family's and agent's opinions might differ. Carter honored Simms' gesture by expressing his excitement and respect for potentially wearing the number. If granted, it would mark the second consecutive year the Giants un-retired a number for a rookie, following Malik Nabers' successful wearing of Ray Flaherty’s No. 1 last season.

Abdul Carter, a recent New York Giants first-round draft pick, initially requested to wear Lawrence Taylor's iconic No. 56 jersey, but Taylor refused, prompting Carter to seek another option.

Phil Simms, a Giants legend, has shown willingness to allow Carter to wear his own retired No. 11 jersey, stating he wouldn't mind and even encouraging the idea for fun.

Simms shared his thoughts on the matter during an appearance on FanDuel TV, where he expressed that giving Carter or rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart his number wouldn't be an issue for him personally.

Carter expressed his excitement and honor at the possibility of wearing Simms' jersey number, reposting a clip of Simms discussing the potential un-retirement of the number.

If Carter is allowed to wear the number, it would continue a recent trend by the Giants, who un-retired Ray Flaherty’s No. 1 jersey for Malik Nabers last year, leading to his record-breaking rookie season.

Simms is a two-time Super Bowl champion with a successful career record as a Giants' starting quarterback, creating a prestigious legacy for the jersey number.

The Giants' decision to potentially un-retire another jersey reflects their willingness to honor the new generation of players while respecting the past contributions of their legendary athletes.