Giants edge rusher on a fifth-year option who became the team's third pass rusher after the arrival of Abdul Carter.
Kayvon Thibodeaux was the No. 5 overall pick in 2022 and showed pass-rush flashes in his first three seasons in New York. The Giants' 2026 draft selection of Abdul Carter at No. 2 overall, combined with Brian Burns' continued presence, turned Thibodeaux from a featured edge into the team's third option at the position, raising trade questions the new coaching staff has so far declined to act on.
Path to the league
Oregon product taken 5th overall by the Giants in 2022. Showed double-digit sack potential in his second and third seasons before the roster around him changed dramatically with the John Harbaugh hire and the Abdul Carter selection.
2026 situation
On a fifth-year option worth $14.751 million. Third on the Giants' edge rusher depth chart behind Brian Burns and Abdul Carter. John Harbaugh has resisted trading him, viewing the pass-rush depth as a strength. Multiple teams including the Saints and Patriots have made offers; all were declined. The trade deadline is a more realistic exit point.
Sources
- ESPN: NFL trade offers 2026 offseason
- NFL.com: Kayvon Thibodeaux player page
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Defense
10 games played▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | giants | 10 | 25 | 13 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | giants | 12 | 28 | 14 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | giants | 17 | 50 | 26 | 11.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | giants | 14 | 49 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Linebacker
- Group
- defense
- College
- Oregon
- Hometown
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
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