Giants Shut Down Trade Talks For Thibodeaux

The New York Giants have shut down trade inquiries for edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and say they have no interest in moving him after exercising his fifth‑year option, which guarantees roughly $14.7 million for 2026. The team views Thibodeaux as a core piece of its pass‑rushing group alongside Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Dexter Lawrence, and prefers to keep him despite a 2‑6 start and a modest 2.5 sacks through eight games. Analysts have also floated the Giants as a potential buy‑low suitor for 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings, who could provide a physical target for rookie QB Jaxson Dart if San Francisco were willing to trade him. Overall, the club appears focused on retaining defensive building blocks and prioritizing longer‑term roster planning and Dart’s development rather than flipping key veterans at this deadline.