Giants Edge Rusher Thibodeaux Emerges as Trade Candidate

Patriots, Seahawks, and 49ers Reportedly Interested in Potential Deal

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:08pm by Ben Kaplan

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According to a report, New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has emerged as a potential trade candidate, with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers identified as teams that could have interest in acquiring him.

Why it matters

Thibodeaux, the Giants' 2022 first-round pick, has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness during his first two NFL seasons. A trade could provide a fresh start for the young pass rusher, while also addressing needs for the interested teams on the defensive edge.

The details

Despite having a solid trio of edge rushers in Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Thibodeaux, the Giants are reportedly open to moving on from the former Oregon standout. Thibodeaux is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and the team may feel it's time to part ways if he doesn't show significant improvement. The Patriots, Seahawks, and 49ers are all teams in need of bolstering their pass-rushing units, making Thibodeaux an intriguing trade target.

  • Thibodeaux was the Giants' first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
  • He is entering the third year of his four-year rookie contract.

The players

Kayvon Thibodeaux

A former first-round pick of the New York Giants who has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness during his first two NFL seasons.

Brian Burns

One of the Giants' starting edge rushers, forming a solid trio with Abdul Carter and Thibodeaux.

Abdul Carter

One of the Giants' starting edge rushers, forming a solid trio with Brian Burns and Thibodeaux.

K'Lavon Chaisson

A free agent edge rusher who recently departed the New England Patriots.

Dre'Mont Jones

A free agent defensive lineman who recently signed with the New England Patriots.

Harold Landry

A starting edge rusher for the New England Patriots.

Nick Bosa

A star edge rusher for the San Francisco 49ers who is returning from a torn ACL.

Boye Mafe

A free agent edge rusher who recently departed the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“Thibodeaux might be a move closer to the start of the season, especially after the NFL Draft. He hasn't quite panned out to be the player the Giants hoped. With that, they could move off of him. There's more than enough teams that could take flier on him, which is why it's realistic he gets moved.”

— Wynston Wilcox, Analyst (FanSided)

What’s next

The Giants will likely wait until after the 2023 NFL Draft to make a decision on Thibodeaux's future, as his trade value could be impacted by the team's draft selections.

The takeaway

This potential trade of Kayvon Thibodeaux highlights the Giants' willingness to move on from a high draft pick if he doesn't live up to expectations, as well as the ongoing need for pass-rushing talent across the NFL. The Patriots, Seahawks, and 49ers could all benefit from acquiring Thibodeaux, who still has potential despite his early-career struggles.