Malik Nabers Roasts Abdul Carter Over New Jersey Number

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants offseason is officially here, and the Abdul Carter jersey switch is already causing friendly fire in the locker room. Carter, the explosive second-year edge rusher, just announced he will wear No. 3 for the 2026 season. Star wide receiver Malik Nabers wasted zero time calling him out online.

The Social Media Blitz

Carter spent the entire 2025 offseason trying to land a premier number. He wanted his college No. 11, but the Giants retired it for Phil Simms. He eyed No. 56, but Lawrence Taylor’s legacy rightfully keeps that jersey in the rafters. Carter settled for No. 51 as a rookie, but heading into year two, he grabbed No. 3 to match his draft slot—the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Nabers caught wind of the Instagram announcement and immediately hit the comment section. The third-year wideout typed, “U pic sum weird numbers bro,” flanked by three laughing emojis. The jab hit instantly, racking up nearly 3,000 likes in a matter of hours. Even Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart jumped in, liking the post to co-sign the joke.

Building a New Identity

You can almost feel the relaxed confidence radiating from this young Giants core. The chilly winds of MetLife Stadium tested them last season, but they survived the rookie gauntlet. Carter did not just survive; he produced. He hit the field for all 17 games, logging 43 total tackles (25 solo) and dropping quarterbacks for four sacks. He added two forced fumbles, flashing the raw power that made him a Unanimous All-American at Penn State.

Now, Carter gets a clean slate with a single digit. He has the chance to define No. 3 for a new generation of Giants fans. He stepped into the league with the heavy burden of being the franchise’s first first-round pick of the 2025 draft class, right before the front office traded back into the first round to grab Dart.

“U pic sum weird numbers bro.”
— Malik Nabers, New York Giants Wide Receiver

Playoff Implications / What’s Next

This lighthearted banter masks a serious offseason transition for New York. The Giants need Carter to take a massive sophomore leap if they want to pressure the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East. Changing from 51 to 3 is a superficial move, but it signals Carter’s comfort level. He feels established. With Dart entering his second year under center and Nabers drawing double coverage on the outside, New York possesses a dangerous young nucleus. OTAs begin soon, and all eyes will be on No. 3 lining up off the edge.