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NY Giants not planning to trade Kayvon Thibodeaux after Arvell Reese selection
TL;DR
The New York Giants selected edge defender Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick but will not trade Kayvon Thibodeaux. The team views its edge rusher group as a strength moving forward.
Key points
- Giants selected Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick
- Kayvon Thibodeaux will not be traded
- Giants view their edge rusher group as a strength
- Thibodeaux remains part of the team's future plans
- New head coach John Harbaugh has multiple options for the defense
John HarbaughNew York Giants
New York Giants edge defender Kayvon Thibodeaux pressures Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The New York Giants made one of the more surprising moves of the first round Thursday night, selecting edge defender Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick. But despite adding yet another pass rusher to an already crowded room, the organization’s stance on 2022 fifth overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux hasn’t changed.
According to Adam Schefter, the Giants do not intend to trade Thibodeaux following the Reese selection, reinforcing earlier indications that the former top-five pick remains part of the team’s plans moving forward. The report, shared Thursday evening, signals that New York views its growing stable of edge rushers as a strength rather than a surplus to be trimmed.
That decision comes even as the Giants continue to invest heavily at the position. Reese now joins a group that includes Thibodeaux, Brian Burns and 2025 first-round pick Abdul Carter, giving new head coach John Harbaugh an abundance of options to deploy in his defensive front.
Harbaugh addressed the speculation surrounding Thibodeaux earlier this week, offering a response that left the door slightly ajar while still expressing confidence in the 2022 first-rounder.
“I’m excited to see him in this defense,” Harbaugh said, before adding that “everybody’s tradable” when pressed on the ongoing chatter.
Q&A
Why are the Giants keeping Kayvon Thibodeaux after drafting Arvell Reese?
The Giants believe Thibodeaux is still a key part of their plans and view their edge rusher group as a strength.
Who else is included in the Giants' edge rusher lineup?
The Giants' edge rusher lineup includes Kayvon Thibodeaux, Arvell Reese, Brian Burns, and Abdul Carter.
What does the Giants' decision on Thibodeaux indicate about their strategy?
The decision to keep Thibodeaux suggests that the Giants are committed to strengthening their defense rather than reducing depth at the edge rusher position.