Kayvon Thibodeaux's 4-word reaction to Abdul Carter pick, contract decision
04/24/2025 11:16 PM
The New York Giants offered the Tennessee Titans a blockbuster trade package to move up to the first overall pick in the NFL draft. The Giants were hoping to land Miami quarterback Cam Ward. But the Titans turned down New York's offer and the G-Men took Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the draft.
The Giants selection was met with praise from former fifth overall draft pick Kayvon Thibodeaux. "Yeah we going crazzyyy!!!!" Thibodeaux wrote on X in response to Carter joining the team.
And the former Oregon standout got more good news Thursday as the Giants announced they are picking up Thibodeaux's fifth-year option, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo on x.
Kayvon Thibodeaux is a fan of the Giants' draft day decisions
The veteran linebacker faced an uncertain future with the Giants this offseason as the team had yet to decide if they'd bring him back for a fifth year. New York had until May 1 to decide if it would pick up his option. Now the Giants have made it official.
Thibodeaux entered the NFL with a great deal of hype but his rookie season was something of a disappointment as he only registered four sacks. However, he picked things up in his sophomore season, producing a career-high 11.5 sacks and offering a glimpse of his potential.
Unfortunately, things did not go well for Thibodeaux or the Giants in 2024. The team finished with a disastrous 3-14 record and Thibodeaux only notched 5.5 sacks in 12 games. He missed time with a wrist injury that required surgery and kept him sidelined for five games.
Still, New York believes in the fourth-year defender's talent. Now the Giants will pair him with the ultra-talented Carter, creating a potentially devastating pass rush.
The Giants were linked to Shedeur Sanders as the team was considered the best fit for the Colorado quarterback. However, Adam Schefter was certain the team would not take Sanders with the third overall pick.
New York landed Carter early in the draft. And the team ultimately traded back into the first round to take Ole Miss passer Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick. The Giants added veteran QB Russell Wilson and former first-rounder Jameis Winston this offseason as well.
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