Kayvon Thibodeaux has officially run out of time to salvage his Giants career

The New York Giants can't justify keeping Kayvon Thibodeaux in the starting lineup given his lack of production.

By Jake Elman · G Men HQ

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

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GMEN HQ argues that edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has failed to salvage his career with the New York Giants.
Thibodeaux has zero tackles for loss through five games despite playing over 70 percent of defensive snaps.
The writer suggests the Giants should consider benching or cutting the pending free agent.

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GMEN HQ argues that New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has run out of time to salvage his tenure with the team. Despite playing significant snaps following Brian Burns' season-ending ACL injury, the former 2022 fifth overall pick has struggled to make an impact, failing to record a single tackle for loss through five games this season.

Writer Jake Elman contends that the Giants should consider benching or releasing the pending free agent. While head coach John Harbaugh and Pro Football Focus have praised his run defense, Thibodeaux has managed only five tackles since entering the starting lineup in Week 3 and continues to struggle with tackling grades.

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Kayvon Thibodeaux has officially run out of time to salvage his Giants career

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