Particle.news
Download on the App Store
7 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

Giants Shut Down Kayvon Thibodeaux Trade Talk, Pick Up 2026 Option Ahead of Deadline

Team officials frame the move as a commitment to their pass rush with plans to pursue receiver help for Jaxson Dart.

Image
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes against New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Image

Overview

  • Multiple insiders report New York has rejected inquiries on Kayvon Thibodeaux and is not in sell mode ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
  • The Giants have exercised Thibodeaux’s 2026 option, keeping the former No. 5 pick under team control through next season.
  • Reporting indicates the front office is targeting receiver additions to support rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart after injuries to Malik Nabers (ACL) and Cam Skattebo (ankle).
  • Thibodeaux’s output has lagged draft expectations, with 2.5 sacks through eight games this season and only one double-digit sack year since 2022.
  • Opinion pieces have floated trade ideas and possible targets such as Jaylen Waddle, but those notions remain speculative as New York views Thibodeaux as part of its pass-rush core with Brian Burns and Abdul Carter.