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The New York Giants are currently 2-6 on the season, and there are growing rumors that the team may be one to watch as sellers at the trade deadline. One player that continues to be mentioned as a big trade chip is Kayvon Thibodeaux. The star pass rusher continues to be mentioned in trade talks, but it appears the Giants have made up their mind about the stalwart defender. More news: Giants Cam Skattebo Releases Statement After Season-Ending Injury Surgery Thibodeaux currently has 2.5 sacks through this season, along with 21 total tackles. He remains a viable pass rusher, and the Giants are likely not wanting to allow him to walk. The Giants picked up his fifth-year option, and it appears they have every intention of keeping him on the roster through 2026 and beyond. Spoke to a few teams that reached out to the #Giants on Kayvon Thibodeaux and they’ve been told there’s no interest in trading him, sources say. Thibodeaux is under contract through next season after the team picked up his fifth-year option and they intend on having him in 2026. pic.twitter.com/6apRpjHyqf— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 28, 2025 NFL insider Mike Garafolo stated that he spoke to multiple teams attempting to make a play for Thibodeaux, and all of them were shut down by the Giants. “Spoke to a few teams that reached out to the #Giants on Kayvon Thibodeaux and they’ve been told there’s no interest in trading him, sources say. Thibodeaux is under contract through next season after the team picked up his fifth-year option, and they intend on having him in 2026,” Garfolo posted on X. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 29: Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) of the New York Giants during the game against the New York Jets on October 29, 2023 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) More news: Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Shuts Down Trade Possibility Ahead of Deadline It is not at all shocking that the Giants do not want to trade a foundational defender that they can build around. Even with the team not living up to expectations in 2025, they can prepare plenty for 2026. In just a short four and a half seasons, Thibodeaux has produced 23.5 sacks, which equates to an average of 21 sacks per the three full seasons he has played. The 2.5 sacks and the 2025 season have yet to be finished, but the fact remains that the young linebacker is a star. The Giants have also found some new confidence behind rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo. Unfortunately, Skattebo is out for the season after suffering a severe ankle injury, but he will return in 2026. The Giants have a lot to look forward to, and trading Thibodeaux right now would signal the team is resetting for 2026. Though that might still be the case, they are not going to allow their linebacker to play for another team. For more on the Giants, head to Newsweek Sports.
