Patriots Should Trade For $14 Million Forgotten Giants First Rounder
Patriots Should Trade For $14 Million Forgotten Giants First Rounder originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots had just 35 sacks as a team last season, and they need to improve their pass rush before the start of next season.
The Patriots lost K'Lavon Chaisson in free agency, but added Dre'Mont Jones. They had similar production, so the pass rush is pretty much where it was last season. Getting a healthy Harold Landry back should help the cause, but the team needs to add a pass rusher.
The NFL Draft will provide them an opportunity to add to the pass rush, but they could also land a star through trade. The New York Giants have Brian Burnes and Abdul Carter, so they could be willing to move on from Kayvon Thibodeaux, who is slated to play on his $14. 75 million fifth-year option next season.
Thibodeaux was the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and had a decent start to his career. He finished fourth in AP Defensive Rookie of the Year voting in 2022 and had 11. 5 sacks in his sophomore season.
However, he has just eight sacks since then. He could use a change of scenery, and he comes without any long-term commitment. The Patriots could get him without giving up much, but they would be banking on a.