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East Rutherford, NJ — October 24, 2025

The New York Giants have pledged to cover all medical expenses for one of their most respected icons, reaffirming the organization’s lifelong commitment to the men who built its legacy from grit and glory.

Team co-owner John Mara confirmed the decision in an emotional statement, honoring the player who helped transform the franchise from years of struggle into a Super Bowl powerhouse.

“He carried this team through its darkest days and led it into its brightest era,”

Mara said. “Now it’s our turn to carry him. Once you’ve worn this jersey with pride, you’re forever part of the Giants family.”

That promise was made to Harry Carson

, the legendary inside linebacker who wore #53 for 13 seasons (1976–1988). Known as the “Iron Horse” of New York, Carson was the emotional and strategic heartbeat of the Giants defense — a relentless leader who never missed a game and never backed down from a challenge.

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the Giants endured one of the toughest stretches in franchise history, Carson became the symbol of resilience. As the captain of the feared

“Crunch Bunch” — alongside Lawrence Taylor, Brad Van Pelt, and Brian Kelley — he helped anchor one of the most dominant linebacking corps in NFL history.

Head coach

Bill Parcells once called him “the brain of the defense,” while Bill Belichick, then defensive coordinator, described him as “the glue that held everything together.” Carson’s football intelligence and bone-crushing tackles became the foundation of the team’s rebirth.

His legacy was cemented in Super Bowl XXI (1987), where Carson recorded 12 tackles, one sack, and multiple pressures on John Elway, leading the Giants to a 39–20 victory

over the Denver Broncos. Earlier in his career, he delivered a legendary 17-tackle, one-interception performance against Joe Montana’s 49ers in the 1984 playoffs, marking one of the greatest defensive efforts in team history.

Beloved by fans for his toughness and humility, Carson earned the nickname “The Iron Horse” for his 173 consecutive games — a streak that symbolized reliability and heart. As team captain from

1980 to 1988, he led by example, inspiring teammates and fans alike through every era of the franchise’s evolution.

Today, decades after retirement, Carson remains one of the most admired figures in Giants history. His

#53 jersey hangs proudly in the Ring of Honor, a permanent reminder of his leadership and devotion to New York.

As news of his illness spread, tributes poured in from across generations of Giants fans. On social media, one fan wrote,

“He played for the love of the game and the pride of the city. Harry Carson didn’t just lead the defense — he led the Giants into greatness.”

For the Giants, this gesture is more than financial support — it’s a statement of loyalty, a family promise to one of the men who redefined what it means to be a New York Giant.