Giants Edge Rusher Is Ready to Join Forces with Carter

Kayvon Thibodeaux has had many trials and tribulations during this offseason. He didn’t believe that he was going to stay on as a Giant for another season. However, in the past few weeks, things have really turned around for him. The Giants franchise offered him a fifth-year option, and now he is super excited to be a part of New York again.

Thibodeaux is also looking forward to having this year's third overall pick in this year's draft,  Abdul Carter, on the defensive line. The Giants are going to use him wherever they can. Head Coach Brian Daboll wants to make sure that everything he can do is put on the field. Thibodeaux is not at all worried about this rookie joining the defensive line at all. They are adding Carter on, and he will be a part of a talented defensive line. He now joins Thibodeaux and Pro Bowler Brian Burns. This edge rusher doesn’t mind that Carter has the same position and could have a similar role.

None of this has the former 2022 draft pick concerned, and he’s looking forward to having a stronger line to play with this coming season. It’s his fourth season playing professionally with the Giants. His fifth-year option is worth $14.8 million. The spotlight this season will definitely be on the defensive line. They have struggled for the past few years, and everyone is hoping for a turnaround this coming season. New York is still unsure about Thibodeaux in the 2026 season, but they are looking forward to having him back this season. 

Last season, he only missed five games with a wrist injury and still managed to finish with five sacks. He has 21 sacks in his first three professional seasons. He still is a huge part of the Giants, and General Manager Joe Schoen has already stated that he is not going anywhere for right now. Burns and Thibodeaux already have double-digit sack seasons on their resume. Now they will have Carter. This is the line that the Giants have been looking for, and hopefully, nothing will get by them this season.