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Giants Keep Thibodeaux, Saints Get Wilson

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Giants Keep Kayvon Thibodeaux: A Surprising Move in the NFL Draft

The Giants shocked everyone by keeping Kayvon Thibodeaux, their edge rusher, despite drafting Ohio States Arvell Reese fifth overall. Thibodeaux, a top pass-rusher prospect, was expected to be traded to make room for Reese. The Saints showed interest but couldnt agree on a trade, with the Giants holding out for a second-round pick. The Saints eventually traded for Tyree Wilson instead. Thibodeaux enters his last rookie deal year, aiming for free agency next offseason. The Giants decision to keep Thibodeaux is now a topic of debate, with fans and analysts questioning if they moved too quickly to overhaul their front.

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Giants Keep Thibodeaux, Saints Get Wilson

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Giants Keep Thibodeaux, Saints Get Wilson. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 28th, Giants shocked everyone by grabbing Ohio State linebacker Arville Reese 5th overall in the first round of the 2026. NFL Draft, Reese plays linebacker now, but Scouts see him as a top pass rusher down the line. Folks bigger than Men New York would ship out their own edge guy, Cave on Tivado, to make room. Turns out General Manager Joe Shone, Shop Tivado, hard overdraft weekend, but no deal stuck. The Saints showed the most heat, chasing that trade, yet talks fizzled fast. League Buzz says Saints lowballed with a fourth round pick and number 132, while Giants held out for a second rounder like the Saints spot. At number 42, fans and analysts scratched heads, wondering if the Giants overhauled their front too quick. Saints pivoted sharp, flipping a fifth round pick and a seventh to the Raiders for defensive Entire Wilson instead. Tivado heads into his last rookie deal year, eyeing free agency next offseason for a bigger shot. For now, Giants bet on a comp pick if he bounces, keeping options open before the trade deadline hits, smart play or risky hold.

1:07We'll watch this edge rush saga unfold. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.

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