Giants Keep Thibodeaux, Reese Thrives Inside

0:00It's April 24th, from Breaking News to Sunday Matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The New York Giants just snagged Ohio State Linebacker Arville Reese with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Right away, Giants fans started buzzing that it spelled the in-for-edge Russia, K-Vontivado, figuring the roster was too crowded for both. General manager Joe Showin and head coach John Harbaugh shut that down quick, with Showin saying they keep all the good players and straight up love. K-Vont. Still, Tibito's in his option year from the 2022 draft, and an extension looks unlikely given his up-and-down career so far. Fans got hyped on Reese wanting to rush the edge, but logically, he fits best as an off-ball linebacker next to Tremaine Edmonds. That duo brings serious downhill physicality the Giants have lacked, way beyond would Bobby Ocaricchi handle the loan, and it bolsters the run defense. Not needing a dominant nose tackle.

1:00Edge rushes like Tibito are gold-hard to replace with one guy who crushes in past rush, and run stuff. Trading him risks thinning depth behind Abdul Carter and Brian Burns, enforcing Reese to the edge could mess him up like it did Isaiah Simmons, who, bounced positions and never locked in. Keeping Tibito gives defensive coordinator Denard Wilson ultimate versatility in his unpredictable scheme, letting all these athletes rotate and, stay fresh. Not right off Cavan's Giants run yet, his best ball could be coming, Reese thrives inside, and Big Blue fans got luxury problems to celebrate.