Following their recent trade of a key defensive lineman, the New York Giants appear set to retain defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, NFL Network reports.
The 25-year-old pass rusher is heading into his final year under his initial contract after New York selected him with the fifth pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
With new head coach John Harbaugh at the helm, the Giants shipped defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals on Saturday, receiving the 10th selection in the upcoming draft in return.
According to the report, New York has been receiving inquiries about Thibodeaux’s potential availability for several months, but Saturday’s Lawrence transaction makes it less probable they’ll make another significant move.
“No one is ruling anything out. But unlikely,” NFL Network stated in their coverage.
Throughout his four-year career spanning 53 starting appearances, Thibodeaux has recorded 23.5 sacks along with 55 quarterback pressures. Last season proved challenging as he managed just 2.5 sacks across 10 games, sitting out seven contests due to a shoulder ailment.
Should he remain in New York under his existing contract, Thibodeaux stands to earn $14.75 million through his fifth-year option in 2026.
