Kayvon Thibodeaux Adds Pass-Rushing Prowess to Titans Defense in Proposed Trade
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Kayvon Thibodeaux Adds Pass-Rushing Prowess to Titans Defense in Proposed Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Giants added arguably the best pass rusher available in this year's draft in Penn State's Abdul Carter. General manager Joe Schoen also picked up the fifth-year option on defensive standout Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Ever since Thibodeaux's extension, he's been the subject of trade rumors.
Since arriving in New York, Thibodeaux has posted an average of 8.3 sacks over three seasons. The combination of Carter and Thibodeaux on the defensive line seems like a dream scenario for the Giants, but still, the trade rumors persist.
PFSN published a scenario where Thibodeaux heads to Tennessee in exchange for a pair of draft picks.
- Titans receive: EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux
- Giants receive: 2026 2nd-round pick, 2027 4th-round pick
"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," PFSN wrote. "The team would struggle to justify paying three premium defenders on the edge, especially with Thibodeaux needing a new contract after 2025 or 2026. 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."
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
