Kayvon Thibodeaux trade rumors: Should the Eagles trade for Giants’ pass rusher?
The Giants drafted an LB with their top first-round pick and now they might be looking to thin out the loaded room.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the New York Giants speak after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York Giants surprised a lot of people on Thursday when they used their first of two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 5 overall.
The selection wasn’t expected in large part because they used their top pick last year to get Abdul Carter, plus they already paid to extend Brian Burns and have Kayvon Thibodeaux on the roster. It looks like the room is a little too crowded now, and the Giants are engaging in trade conversations for the latter defender, Thibodeaux. Sources: The #Giants have engaged in trade conversations involving DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, and the #Saints are among the teams showing strong interest.
If a deal happens, it could be as soon as tonight. Giants have been open to listening… pic. twitter.
com/bfiiluwQFp — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 24, 2026 The Eagles have been talking about adding edge rush help this offseason and have been linked to Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard since the early days of free agency . There were rumors that the Eagles and Vikings might finalize a trade to send Greenard to Philadelphia on Day 2 of the draft, but Thibodeaux being available may change up the Eagles’ approach. Thibodeaux is heading into his fifth season in the league, and through the first four years of his rookie contract, has amassed 152 total tackles, 55 QB hits, 23.