Pro Football Focus has proposed a trade option for New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux was mentioned as a potential trade target by PFF in a recent article, as the Detroit Lions want to improve their pass rush ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
The Lions, who failed to produce consistent pressure without Aidan Hutchinson last season, could look to veterans rather than the draft. Thibodeaux, who was taken three picks after Hutchinson in 2022, has only once had a single-season PFF pass-rush grade above 70.0, raising the question of whether a change of scenery could help him reach his potential.
With the Giants deciding on Thibodeaux’s fifth-year option and a potential contract in the near future, PFF believes that now is the moment for New York to maximize his trade worth. The Lions, with the salary room and structure to allow for an extension, may be a landing spot if the Giants opt to move on.
While the Giants have not indicated that they are shopping Thibodeaux, the conjecture underscores how outside observers see his future and potential usefulness in another system. For the time being, he is still an important part of New York’s defense as the season begins.
What are your thoughts on this circumstance, Giants fans?
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