{
  "id": 411540,
  "title": "Giants, John Harbaugh urged to cut ties with $31 million star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/giants-john-harbaugh-urged-to-cut-ties-with-31-million-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T21:53:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giants-john-harbaugh-urged-cut-215330918.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants are considering a significant roster change before September, according to ESPN. The team is reportedly urged to let go of edge-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Thibodeaux is currently under a $31 million, five-year contract with the Giants, and his presence would make them solid on the defensive line. However, with the addition of first-round pick Arvell Reese, who can play both linebacker and edge, keeping Thibodeaux as their fourth edge rusher is seen as less than ideal. The Giants might find a more suitable trade partner who requires an edge rusher, has the cap room to absorb Thibodeaux's contract, and is a strong contender for the 2026 season.",
  "summary": "John Harbaugh and the New York Giants may make another change.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Will the Giants run more or pass more under John Harbaugh?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/will-the-giants-run-more-or-pass-more-under-john-harbaugh",
        "published": "2026-08-09T16:48:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}