Could Kayvon Thibodeaux Be a Fit in Baltimore? Why the Ravens Should Keep an Eye on the Giants’ Edge Rusher
The New York Giants are staring down a pivotal offseason, and one of the biggest questions looming over their roster revolves around Kayvon Thibodeaux. The 25-year-old edge rusher is heading into the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, and with the Giants already reshaping their pass rush, there’s a real possibility Thibodeaux could be on the move.
That’s where the Baltimore Ravens come in.
Thibodeaux’s career so far has been a mix of flashes and frustration. He’s shown the kind of potential that made him a top-five pick, but injuries and inconsistency have clouded his trajectory. Now, with New York locking in Brian Burns on a long-term deal and investing the No. 3 overall pick in Abdul Carter - who wasted no time making an impact with eye-popping pressure rates in his rookie year - Thibodeaux’s role in the Giants’ future is looking murky.
If the Giants decide they’re ready to move on, a trade could be on the table. One proposed scenario would send Thibodeaux to Baltimore in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick - a move that could give the Ravens a low-risk, high-reward addition to their front seven.
Baltimore’s pass rush, while solid in spurts, lacked a true game-changer last season. No Ravens defender recorded more than five sacks, and with veterans like Kyle Van Noy and Dre’Mont Jones hitting free agency, there are some real holes to fill. Van Noy, in particular, saw a steep drop-off in production, going from 12.5 sacks in 2024 to just 2.5 in 2025 - a sign that Baltimore needs some fresh juice off the edge.
That’s where Thibodeaux becomes intriguing. Yes, there are concerns - his durability over the last two seasons has been a red flag, and any team trading for him would have to weigh the risk of investing draft capital in a player who might not be on the roster beyond 2026.
But the upside? It’s still there.
Plug Thibodeaux into Jesse Minter’s defense, and you might just unlock the version of him that many expected coming out of Oregon. We’ve seen what Minter can do with athletic, high-ceiling edge rushers - just look at how Odafe Oweh thrived under similar conditions in Los Angeles. Thibodeaux has that same kind of raw explosiveness, and at just 25, there’s still time for him to develop into a cornerstone piece.
Of course, timing is everything. With John Harbaugh back in the fold and Baltimore eyeing a return to the postseason, the Ravens may not want to wait around for Thibodeaux to hit the trade block.
The Giants, for their part, could decide to keep him into the season and reassess closer to the deadline. But if New York does make him available, Baltimore is one of the teams that makes sense - both from a need and a scheme fit standpoint.
There’s also a bit of added drama here. Harbaugh might not be eager to do business with the team that let him go, but if the Ravens want to bolster their edge group without breaking the bank, Thibodeaux could be the kind of calculated swing worth taking.
Bottom line: If the Giants are ready to move on, and the Ravens are looking to add a young, talented pass rusher with upside, there’s a potential match here. It won’t come without risk - but for a team looking to reload and make a playoff push, it could be the kind of move that pays off in a big way.