The NFL’s new league year is approaching, and teams are making tough decisions. Some of those decisions include retaining players via contract extension or moving on from them.
The New York Giants are set to make a number of moves for their 2026 roster. That may include moving on from some of their stars.
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Reports indicate that the Giants will be moving on from their 2022 first-round pick, Kayvon Thibodeaux. The star pass rusher is in the final year of his rookie deal.
Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
The Giants picked up Thibodeaux’s option last offseason. However, his draft status hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations of the organization.
Thibodeaux only recorded 2.5 sacks last season in 10 games played. He appeared to have a breakout season in 2023, but hasn’t been consistent since then.
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A lot of this can be attributed to the Giants simply not being a well-coached team. With no clear identity on either side of the ball, no one was set up for success.
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs out of the tunnel during a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.
Thibodeaux oozes the size, talent, and pedigree NFL teams want in a star pass rusher. Perhaps a change of scenery could be in his best interest.
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Thibodeaux is only 25-years-old and has a lot of football left in him. If he can go to the right situation that utilizes his potential, he could re-ignite his career.
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