{
  "id": 10040793,
  "title": "New York Giants still expecting great things from Kayvon Thibodeaux",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/new-york-giants-still-expecting-great-things-from-kayvon-thibodeaux",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T18:55:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/york-giants-still-expecting-great-185521010.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux is expected to deliver on his $14.75 million, fifth-year contract after the team exercised the option. With star edge rusher Brian Burns facing a questionable status due to a recent ankle injury, Thibodeaux and second-year edge rusher Abdul Carter will need to step up in Burns' potential absence. Giants outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen believes Thibodeaux will be ready and expects him to perform well. However, Thibodeaux has yet to record a sack this season, with only four total pressures in two games, three of which occurred in Week 1. According to Pro Football Focus, Thibodeaux has a 0.0% pass-rush win rate on 33 pass-rush snaps, which isn't meeting expectations for a first-round selection. Despite this, Thibodeaux has the opportunity to secure a substantial second contract if Burns misses any games.",
  "summary": "The New York Giants are still expecting Kayvon Thibodeaux to step up amid defensive injuries.",
  "key_points": [
    "Giants exercised option on $14.75M contract with Kayvon Thibodeaux",
    "Brian Burns' ankle injury creates need for Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter",
    "Thibodeaux has 0% pass-rush win rate, 4 pressures in 2 games"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}