Giants consider trading edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux before season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The New York Giants are contemplating a trade involving edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux as they prepare for the upcoming season. Thibodeaux, currently on a fifth-year option worth $31.3 million, is set to become a free agent after this season. With the Giants bolstering their edge-rushing depth, analysts suggest it may be an opportune time to make a move, possibly involving the New England Patriots as a trade partner. Sources indicate that the Giants could receive a 2027 third-round pick in exchange for Thibodeaux and a fifth-rounder of their own. This potential trade reflects the team's revamped roster and seeks to maximize their current talent pool.
- •Giants may trade Kayvon Thibodeaux before the season begins.
- •Thibodeaux is on a $31 million contract and a free agent next year.
- •Analysts suggest the Patriots could be a trade partner.
- •Giants could acquire a third-round pick in the potential trade.
- •Team aims to enhance depth at the edge-rusher position.
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