New York Giants again urged to trade LB Kayvon Thibodeaux

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New York Giants pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors and speculation this offseason.

Even though the Giants exercised the fifth-year option in his contract and general manager Joe Schoen flat-out debunking any trade rumors, there still seems to be a continuing notion that New York could part ways with the former first-round pick.

The latest comes from ESPN's Aaron Schatz, who urged the Giants to trade Thibodeaux as their final offseason move.

The Giants now have three starting edge rushers for two spots after drafting Abdul Carter to go along with Thibodeaux and Brian Burns. Thibodeaux has two years left on his rookie contract, and he'll need an extension after the 2025 season. The team won't want to pay him at the going price for starting edge rushers if he's not going to be starting.

Yes, New York can use an edge rusher rotation and get plenty of value out of him. It can create a NASCAR-style package where one of its edge rushers moves inside on third down. But the Giants can also trade Thibodeaux to a contender that needs help on the edge, such as the Packers or the Lions, and probably get a Day 2 pick in return. More draft capital would be a huge help for 2026 when they'll be trying to find as many strong offensive players as possible to build around quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Malik Nabers.

The idea of trading Thibodeaux likely stems from the idea that the Giants are far from a contending team and with a contract extension coming up, it might behoove New York to get something in return before he hits the open market.

However, the Giants' front office doesn't have the luxury of acting like a rebuilding franchise. Even though they're coming off a 3-14 season, Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll are fighting for their jobs. That means carrying a win-now mindset.

Should the Giants get a Godfather offer for Thibodeaux at the trade deadline, then it may change things.

For now, though, Giants fans should get used to seeing Thibodeaux's name on the roster leading into the 2025 season.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants again urged to trade LB Kayvon Thibodeaux

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