Summary
The New York Giants are considering trading defensive players Dexter Lawrence and possibly Kayvon Thibodeaux before the 2026 NFL Draft. Experts suggest the Giants might get only modest trade returns and should think carefully about trading Thibodeaux, who still has potential to improve.
Key Facts
- The Giants are discussing trades for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and possibly edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
- Thibodeaux has missed more games (12) than the total sacks (8) he made over the past two years.
- Thibodeaux was the No. 5 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and had a strong second season with 11.5 sacks.
- Some analysts believe the Giants might only get a third-round draft pick in exchange for Thibodeaux.
- Keeping Thibodeaux could be beneficial if he has a breakout year, potentially earning them a compensatory third-round pick later.
- Lawrence, a two-time All-Pro, would likely bring more trade value than Thibodeaux.
- Losing both Lawrence and Thibodeaux in one offseason could hurt the Giants’ defense and chances to compete soon.
- Head coach John Harbaugh aims to make the Giants playoff contenders quickly, so the team needs to weigh trades carefully.
