As more and more signs pointed to Abdul Carter being the likely pick for the New York Giants in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL draft, many wondered what that potential selection would mean for the future of former first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux, who has had an up-and-down start to his career, was floated as a possible trade candidate by one rival executive, especially given the Giants' imminent decision whether to exercise the fifth-year option of his rookie contract.
Well, the Giants indeed selected Carter with the third pick in the draft on Thursday night. And moments after doing so, Giants general manager Joe Schoen, in a news conference with reporters, was asked about the trade speculation around Thibodeaux. Schoen said the Giants will be picking up the Oregon product's fifth-year option.
