The Giants picked up Kayvon Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option this May, but honestly, it feels like they’re already moving on from him. They’ve brought in Brian Burns and rookie Abdul Carter recently, which kinda sends the message that Thibodeaux might not be the long-term guy anymore.
Before minicamp, Thibodeaux dropped a cryptic post on X saying, “Light may guide, but a king is born in the dark,” along with a pic of him sacking a Falcons QB. Sounds like he’s saying tough times could actually make him stronger — maybe he’s ready to prove himself this season despite the drama.
Earlier this month, a Giants beat writer called Thibodeaux the biggest “loser” of the Giants offseason. Why? Because the team has Burns locked in with a huge contract, and they just drafted Carter high this year, so it looks like Thibodeaux might be pushed down the depth chart. They did pick up his option for 2026, but there’s no guarantee he’ll get a big payday with so much invested in the other two.
The Giants loaded up on defense this offseason, not just with Carter but several other free agents and draft picks, so there’s a lot of competition. It’s unclear how much playing time Thibodeaux will get, but it’s possible he could shift from playing almost every snap to being more of a situational pass rusher. That might mean less volume but maybe more efficiency.
Bottom line: 2025 is a big year for Thibodeaux — he needs to show he’s still worth it, or the Giants could move on.
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