Kayvon Thibodeaux Adds Pass-Rushing Prowess to Titans Defense in Proposed Trade
Giants Star Traded? Thibodeaux to Titans in Shocking Draft Deal
Giants Bolster Edge Rush With New Blood
The New York Giants added a formidable weapon to their defensive line with the third overall pick in the recent draft: Penn State's Abdul Carter. General manager Joe Schoen also secured the future of another defensive standout, exercising Kayvon Thibodeaux's fifth-year option. However, despite these moves, trade rumors continue to swirl around Thibodeaux.
A Trade That Could Reshape Both Teams
While Thibodeaux has averaged 8.3 sacks over three seasons with the Giants, the arrival of Carter and Brian Burns last offseason creates a surplus of talent at the edge rusher position. This situation led to a potential blockbuster trade proposed by PFSN:
- Titans receive: EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
- Giants receive: 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 4th-round pick
Balancing Talent and Cap Space
PFSN highlights the Giants' dilemma: "After drafting Abdul Carter third overall and trading for Brian Burns last offseason, the New York Giants now have a surplus of high-end edge rushers. That duo and Dexter Lawrence in the middle give New York a formidable front. The group’s overall talent has raised doubts about Kayvon Thibodeaux’s role."
The publication also points to the Giants' cap situation: "While the Giants publicly deny trade talks, roster construction and coming extension considerations make a move possible. Thibodeaux remains a valuable asset, having produced 21.0 sacks and 127 tackles in 43 career games and breaking out with 11.5 sacks in 2023. However, a wrist injury last season limited him to 12 games and six sacks, halting his momentum. For the Giants, trading Thibodeaux would clear a $9.97 million cap hit in 2025 and $14.75 million in 2026, allowing them to gain the necessary draft capital as they reshape their roster."