Abdul Carter’s Viral Tweet Sparks Debate After Giants Draft Edge Rusher 3rd Overall
When Abdul Carter posted a picture of New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor with the caption “Once a Giant, always a Giant” on April 11, 2025, it seemed like a simple tribute to a football icon. But after NFL reporter Ian Rapoport shared the post, the speculation began: could the Giants, rather than selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders, opt for Carter as their pick at No. 3? So when they did indeed draft the edge rusher, it didn’t come as much of a surprise.
SOMEBODY GRAB MY BELT!!!🦅🦅🦅 GO BIRDS!
— Abdul Carter (@1NCRDB1) February 10, 2025
However, what came next shocked fans. It wasn’t just Carter’s selection that made waves—it was a resurfaced tweet from February 9, 2025, that has gone viral. After the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory, Carter posted a four-word message: “Somebody grab my belt,” followed by “Go Birds” with a series of Eagles emojis. The tweet raised eyebrows, especially considering Carter had just been picked by the Giants, the Eagles’ bitter NFC East rivals.
In a recent interview, Carter explained that growing up in Philly, he had been an Eagles fan his entire life. He shared, “I really just got to enjoy my last year being a fan. I got to take my dad to the Super Bowl. Just enjoyed being a fan last year. Whatever team drafts me, I’m loyal to that team.” He also stated, “Once I go to New York, I’m all New York – I’m going to have to leave Philly behind.” Now that he’s officially a Giant, Carter is ready to embrace his new role as a professional and leave his hometown allegiances behind.
The reaction to his past support for the Eagles has been mixed. Some fans are questioning whether his previous ties to Philadelphia could impact his loyalty to the Giants, while others believe that once he’s on the field, he’ll give his all for his new team. Regardless, it’s clear that Carter’s journey from fan to professional player is already attracting significant attention.