Thibodeaux ended the 2024 regular season with 28 tackles (14 solo), including 5.5 sacks, along with two defensed passes and one forced fumble over 12 games (all starts). After leaping forward with 11.5 sacks in his sophomore season in 2023, Thibodeaux didn't reach even half that total in 2024. Part of that was due to a wrist injury that cost him five games prior to New York's Week 11 bye, but it's also worth noting that 2.5 of the Oregon product's sacks came in the Giants' final two contests when the team was already out of postseason contention. Thibodeaux may still be a big part of New York's future, but the organization may opt to exercise his fifth-year option in the offseason rather than focus on negotiating an extension.
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New York Giants
Birthdate
12/15/2000 (24)
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Active
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6'5", 258 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 1; Pk (NYG)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Position
OLB
College
Oregon
Experience
3 seasons
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New York Giants
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
Thibodeaux ended the 2024 regular season with 28 tackles (14 solo), including 5.5 sacks, along with two defensed passes and one forced fumble over 12 games (all starts). After leaping forward with 11.5 sacks in his sophomore season in 2023, Thibodeaux didn't reach even half that total in 2024. Part of that was due to a wrist injury that cost him five games prior to New York's Week 11 bye, but it's also worth noting that 2.5 of the Oregon product's sacks came in the Giants' final two contests when the team was already out of postseason contention. Thibodeaux may still be a big part of New York's future, but the organization may opt to exercise his fifth-year option in the offseason rather than focus on negotiating an extension.
Thibodeaux registered three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Saints. In addition to the sack, Thibodeaux had an additional quarterback hit and an additional tackle for loss. The sack came at a crucial time, as Thibodeaux brought down Saints QB Jake Haener on a second-down play with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, leading to a New Orleans punt to give New York a shot at a late comeback. Sunday's sack was Thibodeaux's first since Week 5, though it's important to note that he missed Weeks 6-10 due to a wrist injury.
Thibodeaux (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. The pass rusher was activated off injured reserve Saturday after missing the past five games with a broken scaphoid bone. Thibodeaux played on more than 70 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the five games he did play this season, recording 12 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks.
Thibodeaux (wrist) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, but the pass rusher is still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports. As a result, the star pass rusher is expected to make his return after breaking his scaphoid bone back in Week 5. Thibodeaux had at least a half sack or more in each of the three games prior to his injury and should be in position for plenty of opportunities against the pass-happy Buccaneers this week.
Thibodeaux (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Thibodeaux upgraded to full participation Thursday and Friday after opening the Giants' week of practice with a limited session, suggesting he's trending toward returning in Week 12. However, the 2022 first-round pick must still be activated to the Giants' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If he's sidelined for the sixth consecutive game, expect Azeez Ojulari to see additional work with the Giants' first-team defense.
Thibodeaux (wrist) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Thibodeaux's first practice since being designated to return from injured reserve was a limited session, which suggests he could be nearing a return to the field. Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Wednesday that he's "optimistic" Thibodeaux will play in the Giants' Week 12 matchup against the Buccaneers, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. However, the 2022 first-round pick from Oregon must still be activated to the Giants' active roster in order to suit up Sunday.
The Giants designated Thibodeaux (wrist) for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday. Thibodeaux has been sidelined for the Giants' past five games recovering from surgery to repair a broken wrist, but it now looks like he's on pace to come back soon. Per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that the team is "optimistic" Thibodeaux will be able to play Sunday versus the Buccaneers.
Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that he doesn't expect Thibodeaux (wrist) to be activated from injured reserve for Week 10, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. All signs are pointing to Thibodeaux missing his fifth straight contest in Week 10 as he continues to nurse a broken wrist. The Giants are scheduled for a bye in Week 11, so his next chance to suit up should come in Week 12 versus the Buccaneers.
The Giants will place Thibodeaux (wrist) on injured reserve Saturday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. This move was not unexpected, as Thibodeaux's wrist injury -- a breaking of the scaphoid bone -- has a return timeline of 4-to-6 weeks. The third-year pass rusher will need to miss at least New York's next four games, so his earliest possible return date will be Nov. 10 for a contest against Carolina. Azeez Ojulari will likely take over in a pass-rushing starting role for as long as Thibodeaux remains sidelined.