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NY Giants have an uncomfortable Kayvon Thibodeaux decision coming at the deadline

New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has logged 277 defensive snaps this season and has little on the pass-rush…

By Anthony Rivardo · Empire Sports Media

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:17 PM

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Anthony Rivardo argues the New York Giants face a difficult trade-deadline decision regarding edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has zero sacks through six games while playing on a $14.751 million fifth-year option.
The Giants sit atop the NFC East at 4-2-1 despite managing only nine total sacks as a team.

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Anthony Rivardo of Empire Sports Media argues the New York Giants face a looming decision regarding edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux before the November 10 trade deadline. Despite playing 73% of defensive snaps on a $14.751 million fifth-year option, Thibodeaux has recorded zero sacks through six games for the first-place 4-2-1 Giants.

The writer notes that injuries to Brian Burns and Tremaine Edmunds have left the Giants' pass rush critically thin, with rookies Abdul Carter and Arvell Reese carrying recent production. Rivardo highlights that while Thibodeaux's trade value is low, the front office must decide whether to move the pending free agent or rely on him for a postseason push.

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NY Giants have an uncomfortable Kayvon Thibodeaux decision coming at the deadline

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