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The New York Giants are not just listening on Kayvon Thibodeaux.
According to SNY’s Conor Hughes, the organization would actually prefer to move the former No. 5 overall pick, and multiple league sources expect a trade to happen.
Giants Exploring Kayvon Thibodeaux Trade
Thibodeaux flashed serious upside early in his career. After a promising rookie season in 2022, he broke out in 2023 with 11.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits across 17 games.
But the last two seasons have trended the wrong way. Injuries have limited him to 22 games combined, and he posted just 2.5 sacks in 10 appearances in 2025 before a shoulder injury ended his year.
SNY's Connor Hughes on Kayvon Thibodeaux's future with the Giants:
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Now 25 years old, Thibodeaux is entering the fifth-year option of his rookie deal, which will pay him $14.571 million in 2026.
While that’s not outrageous for a starting edge rusher, his declining production has cooled the market. According to Hughes, several league sources struggle to see the Giants getting more than a fourth-round pick in return.
Why the Giants Are Ready to Move On
The bigger reason behind the trade push may be roster construction. General manager Joe Schoen has reshaped the pass rush room in recent seasons.
The acquisition of Brian Burns has paid off, with Burns piling up 25 sacks since arriving. The Giants also invested heavily in young talent, including the high draft capital used on Abdul Carter.
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With Burns emerging as the clear lead rusher and Carter viewed as part of the future, Thibodeaux has slipped down the pecking order. Add in the potential cap savings of nearly $15 million, and the logic becomes a bit clearer.
The Giants may be selling lower than they’d like, but league chatter suggests they are serious about pulling the trigger if the right value comes back.
Thibodeaux was Schoen's first draft pick as GM. Four years later, that investment may officially be headed elsewhere.
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