Kayvon Thibodeaux's Future with Giants Uncertain

0:00On March 31st, Cave Antivodos' future with the New York Giants is up in the air this off-season. The 25-year-old edge-rusher is heading into the final year of his rookie deal in 2026, after the team picked up his fifth year. Option for $14 million last year. Trey Talk has been swirling for months, but Bleacher reports Alex K. thinks the Giants might move him at the 2026 NFL draft in April. His value dipped after a rough 2025 season, but he could still fetch a late second day or early third day pick. The Giants seems set with Brian Burns and Abdul Carter starting on the edge, so holding onto Tivado doesn't add up. Fans and analysts are split some. See it as smart business, others worry about losing upside. Interest could come from teams like the Green Bay Packers, who need help after trading with Sean Garry, the San Francisco 49ers, pairing him with Nick Bosa, or the Kansas City Chiefs, whose past rush struggled last year. Tivado flashed potential with 11.5 sacks back in 2023, despite injuries and ups and downsense.

1:05A fresh start might unlock that again, but for now, the Giants hold all the cards as draft season nears.