Giants Hold Off on Trading Thibodeaux

0:00On April 20th, the New York Giants just flipped defensive lime in Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati, pocketing 13 million in cap savings, and snagging the number 10 overall draft pick. Now some fans and analysts are pushing to trade outside linebacker cave ontibido, whose 15 million cap hit could free up space and hand more. Snaps the second year rusher, Abdul Carter. But the Giants are pumping the brakes with no rush to deal him right now. NFL Network says they're digging in for three solid reasons, starting with a weak trade market. Thibido's young at 26 plays a premium edge spot, and flashed 11.5 sacks back in 2023, but teams aren't biting. With strong offers, his injury history keeps suitors cautious, and at this point, he's basically a one-year rental since it's the final year of his rookie deal. Smart GMs want longer control before shelling out a day to pick, especially with Thibido, eyeing a big free agency payday after 2026. Meanwhile, the Giants aren't rebuilding.

1:03They're reloading around new defensive coordinator Denard Wilson's aggressive scheme. Thibido shines against the run too, ranking high among edge guys, which helps a unit that's struggled for years. Trading him now would leave more holes. So expect big blue to roll with a deep edge rotation this season, banking on Thibido to ball out and boost that defense. His future here hinges on production and contract talks come next year. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.