The New York Giants are at a crossroads with edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, especially as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. With the team holding the third overall pick, speculation is rife about whether they could select Penn State's Abdul Carter and subsequently trade Thibodeaux. Currently entering the final year of his rookie contract, the Giants have not yet exercised his fifth-year option, which raises questions about his future in New York. Thibodeaux, the fifth overall pick in 2022, has shown flashes of brilliance but has struggled with consistency, making him a potential trade candidate to acquire valuable assets for a rebuilding team.

General manager Joe Schoen's draft history is under scrutiny, particularly with the Giants only expecting six of the 18 players selected in the past two drafts to be starters this season. If the Giants choose to move on from Thibodeaux, it would highlight their confidence in Schoen's draft strategy, indicating that they might be ready to pay a premium for a player like Carter, who could take Thibodeaux's place. This decision could be pivotal for the Giants as they look to reshape their roster moving forward.