{"id":155864,"date":"2026-03-07T00:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T00:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/155864\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T00:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T00:41:12","slug":"new-york-giants-to-move-on-from-star-defender-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/155864\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants to move on from star defender"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NFL\u2019s<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Reports<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

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The Giants picked up Thibodeaux\u2019s option last offseason. However, his draft status hasn\u2019t quite lived up to the expectations of the organization.<\/p>\n

Thibodeaux only recorded 2.5 sacks last season in 10 games played. He appeared to have a breakout season in 2023, but hasn\u2019t been consistent since then.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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