Kayvon Thibodeaux emphasizes discipline as contract year approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Kayvon Thibodeaux, entering a contract year with the New York Giants, expressed confidence following the team's fourth training camp practice. He stated that he does not require additional motivation, instead focusing on discipline amid trade speculation after underwhelming seasons in 2024 and 2025. Thibodeaux missed a total of 12 games in those years, contributing 8.0 sacks, including 2.5 last season. He plans to use training camp and the preseason to prepare for the upcoming season and believes there's room for improvement in his performance.
- •Thibodeaux enters the final year of a four-year, $31.3 million deal.
- •He missed 12 games in the past two seasons due to injuries.
- •Thibodeaux aims for a strong start to improve his trade and free-agency status.
- •He is focused on discipline as his primary motivator this season.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux: No extra motivation needed for 2026 season
"Kayvon Thibodeaux enters his New York Giants contract year confident, relying on discipline amid trade speculation after two rough seasons.
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