Kayvon Thibodeaux Injury News & Updates

Thibodeaux (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Patriots, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

The Oregon product logged consecutive DNPs to begin the Giants' week of practice and is now in line to miss his third game in a row due to a shoulder injury. While Thibodeaux remains sidelined Monday, expect 2025 first-round pick Abdul Carter and Brian Burns to operate as the Giants' top edge rushers.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday's estimated practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux has already missed consecutive games due to a shoulder injury, and Thursday's estimated practice does not boost confidence in the defensive end's chances to suit up for Monday's game against the Patriots. For Thibodeaux to have a chance to play, he would need to log participation of some kind in Friday's practice.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) won't play Sunday against the Lions, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Thibodeaux will miss a second consecutive game, diminishing the Giants' pass rush against Jared Goff and the Lions. The 2022 first-round draft pick's next chance to play will come Dec. 1 against the Patriots. Thibodeaux has just 2.5 sacks in 2025, with none coming since Week 4.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) will not practice Wednesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

The 24-year-old missed the Giants' Week 11 loss to the Packers due to a shoulder injury, and his absence Wednesday suggest that he's still dealing with the issue. Thibodeaux likely needs to log at least a limited practice session Thursday or Friday in order to have a chance at playing in the Week 12 matchup against the Lions. If he's inactive for the second consecutive game, Abdul Carter will likely draw another start at outside linebacker.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Thibodeaux didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his first game of the season due to a shoulder injury. The Oregon product is an integral part of the Giants' defense, recording 25 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended across 10 appearances this season. While he's sidelined in Week 11, expect 2025 first-round pick Abdul Carter to start opposite Brian Burns.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) was estimated to have not practiced Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux played his typical allotment of snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bears, leaving it unclear when he suffered the injury. The Giants only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so Thibodeaux's status for Week 11 should become clearer in the next two days.

Thibodeaux recorded two solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks, during the Giants' win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Thibodeaux was one of two Giants defenders, along with Brian Burns, to bring down Justin Herbert during the victory. The defensive lineman is now up to 2.5 sacks on the year, and he will look to build on Sunday's strong performance in the team's Week 5 contest versus the Saints.

Thibodeaux logged six defensive snaps in Saturday's preseason win over Buffalo and didn't notch any defensive stats.

As with most NFL teams, the Giants gave their key players limited run in the first game of the preseason, so Thibodeaux's modest playing time isn't any indication of an injury or reduction in role. However, the fourth-year edge rusher may see the field a bit less during the coming campaign after New York selected Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in April's NFL Draft. At the same time, the presence of Carter along with returning vet Brian Burns could help create more exploitable matchups for Thibodeaux, so an increase in the 5.5 sacks he recorded last year is certainly feasible.

General manager Joe Schoen said Thursday that the Giants will pick up Thibodeaux's fifth-year option, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Thibodeaux will be with the Giants through the 2026 season and will collect $14.75 million in the fifth year of his rookie deal. The 2022 first-round pick missed five games in 2024 due to a wrist injury and finished the regular season with 28 tackles (14 solo), including 5.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble in 12 games. Thibodeaux will be part of a formidable defensive front consisting of Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and 2025 third-overall pick Abdul Carter (foot).

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, 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 its 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.

Thibodeaux (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux underwent wrist surgery Wednesday and could even be placed on injured reserve according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, so it's no surprise that Thibodeaux won't play in Sunday's contest. The 2022 first-round pick out of Oregon has accumulated 12 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across the Giants' first five games this season. Expect Azeez Ojulari or Patrick Johnson to start opposite Brian Burnes as part of the Giants' top pass-rushing duo in Thibodeaux's stead.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Thibodeaux (wrist) underwent surgery Wednesday morning and is considered week-to-week, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Thibodeaux seems like a real candidate to miss Sunday's game against the Bengals, if not longer, as he works his way back from a wrist procedure. The standout pass rusher has played above 70 percent of defensive snaps in all five of New York's regular-season games thus far, and he's piled up 12 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks in that span. Until Thibodeaux is able to get back on the field, Patrick Johnson and Azeez Ojulari will be candidates to handle increased roles with the Giants' first-team defense.

Thibodeaux recorded three tackles, including a sack, in Thursday's Week 4 loss to Dallas.

Thibodeaux's sack came late in the second quarter and stalled the Cowboys' attempt to put up more points before halftime. The third-year edge rusher has 1.5 sacks through four weeks, so he'll need to step up the pace in order to reach the 11.5 sacks he posted last year. Thibodeaux logged a season-high 82 percent of New York's defensive snaps in Thursday's loss.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Browns and is expected to play.

Thibodeaux got in a round of limited practices this week but is ready to go versus Cleveland. His presence could be needed even more with Brian Burns (groin) added to the injury report Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday. Thibodeaux has four tackles (three solo) and three QB hits through two games but is still looking for his first sack of the year.

Thibodeaux (shoulder) was listed as limited on the Giants' injury report Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux played a higher percentage of the team's defensive snaps in Week 2 than he did in Week 1, so it's not exactly clear how and when he suffered the injury. However, as New York begins to prep for Sunday's matchup with the Browns, the Oregon product will be considered questionable for the game. His practice status for Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring and will likely provide better clarity on his chances of suiting up.

Thibodeaux and fellow edge rusher Brian Burns will be heavily depended upon to pressure the quarterback this season under new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, Matt Citak of the team's official site reports.

Under since-ousted defensive coordinator Wink Martindale last year, the Giants blitzed 46.2 percent of the time, the second-highest rate in the league. Meanwhile, Bowen's Tennessee Titan defense blitzed on just 20.4 percent of defensive plays -- 24th in the NFL. Bowen's approach is likely to carry over to his work with New York, which means that Thibodeaux and Burns' importance as pass rushers will be magnified. That could lead Thibodeaux to ascend to new heights after breaking out with 11.5 sacks in his second NFL campaign last year.

Thibodeaux finished the 2023 campaign with 50 tackles (26 solo), including 11.5 sacks, and added four pass defenses along with three forced fumbles over 17 games.

The Giants selected Thibodeaux fifth overall in the 2022 Draft with the hope that he'd develop into an elite pass rusher. Though he showed promising flashes in his rookie campaign, the Oregon product tallied just 4.0 sacks, but he boosted that number to a much more fantasy-friendly 11.5 sacks -- tied for 12th most in the league -- in Year 2. Thibodeaux still has plenty of room to grow, as the sacks dried up over the final four games of the season and his overall missed-tackle rate increased in comparison to the previous campaign. Still, with two years remaining on his rookie contract, there's little doubt that Thibodeaux is a key piece of the Giants' future plans.

Thibodeaux recorded eight tackles, including a half-sack, and forced a fumble against Green Bay in Monday's 24-22 victory.

Thibodeaux posted his second-highest tackle total of the campaign in another strong performance. His biggest play came in the second quarter when he stalled a Green Bay drive that had reached New York territory by ripping the ball away from Jordan Love, causing a fumble that the Giants recovered. Thibodeaux was also part of a split sack of Love in the third period, giving him at least half a sack in three straight contests and pushing his total on the season to 11.5.

Thibodeaux totaled five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 31-19 Week 11 win versus Washington.

Thibodeaux accounted for half of New York's four sacks in the contest, and his five total tackles were his second-highest mark of the campaign. The second-year edge rusher had slowed down a bit with just one combined tackle and no sacks over the past two weeks but thrived against a Commanders offensive line that has struggled throughout the campaign. Thibodeaux is up to 10.5 sacks on the season, tied for fifth-most in the NFL.

Thibodeaux has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's game against the Commanders, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Thibodeaux left the Giants' Week 10 loss to the Cowboys with a concussion, but he was able to record a full practice session Friday, and it now seems as if he's been able to move past the issue. The 2022 first-round pick has had a great start to his second NFL season, recording 26 total tackles, including 8.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss.

Thibodeaux (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux was not able to practice at all Wednesday, so that he was able to practice in any capacity Thursday marks a step in the right direction. With that being said, there may still be outstanding steps for him to clear league concussion protocol, and if he can't do so by Friday, he'll carry an injury designation into the weekend.

Thibodeaux (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Thibodeaux suffered the concussion during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Although it will be an uphill battle to do so, he still has a chance to suit up in Week 11 against the Commanders, but he'll likely need to log a full practice with no setbacks before then to gain clearance to play.

Thibodeaux (concussion) will not return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux was unable to pass the league's concussion protocols and will not return to Sunday's game. Boogie Basham and Micah McFadden are candidates for increased snap counts for the rest of the contest.

Thibodeaux (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The 22-year-old was limited at Thursday's practice due to a back issue, but it won't affect his availability for Week 9. Thibodeaux is coming off a three-sack effort against the Jets and has 8.5 sacks on the season.

Thibodeaux (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux is coming off a monster three-sack showing Sunday versus the Jets, and it's not clear when he sustained a back injury. The Giants' official injury report Thursday will give a better idea of how serious the issue might be.

Thibodeaux recorded nine tackles (six solo), including three sacks, and forced a fumble in Sunday's Week 8 overtime loss to the Jets.

In an ugly offensive game for the Giants, Thibodeaux led a tenacious defensive effort that almost allowed the G-Men to come away with a win. The second-year edge rusher took down opposing QB Zach Wilson behind the line of scrimmage on three occasions, netting a total loss of 41 yards. The three sacks were a career-best mark for Thibodeaux, and he finished with a season-high nine total stops. Thibodeaux is coming into his own as a pass rusher, tallying 8.5 sacks over his past six contests. He's tied for third in the NFL in that category overall on the campaign.

Thibodeaux (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Thibodeaux popped up on the injury report with a knee issue this week and was held to a trio of limited practice sessions. He was deemed questionable coming into the weekend but will be able to suit up Sunday. Thibodeaux has been a major factor as a pass rusher in his second NFL season, as he's tied for ninth in the league with 5.5 sacks through seven contests.

Thibodeaux registered four tackles (one solo), including 1.5 sacks, in a 14-7 Week 7 win against the Commanders on Sunday.

The Giants entered Sunday with just five sacks on the season, four of which were credited to Thibodeaux. The team racked up six sacks against a shaky Washington offensive line in the Week 7 victory, and Thibodeaux was unsurprisingly involved with a split sack and a full sack. The second-year edge rusher has already surpassed the four sacks he totaled in 14 contests as a rookie with 5.5 sacks through seven games in 2023.

Thibodeaux notched two tackles, including a sack, and recovered a fumble in Sunday's Week 5 loss to Miami.

Thibodeaux recovered a De'Von Achane fumble in the second quarter, though the Giants were unable to capitalize on the turnover for any points. The edge rusher then got to Tua Tagovailoa for a sack later in the period to help hold the Dolphins to a field goal. Thibodeaux has now recorded at least one sack in each of his past three contests, giving him four total sacks on the season. That's already as much as he tallied over 14 contests as a rookie last year.

Thibodeaux recorded two sacks and a defensed pass in a Week 4 Monday night loss to the Seahawks.

New York struggled in almost all facets of the game in the ugly loss, but Thibodeaux at least provided a bright spot with the first multi-sack game of his career. He could have had an even bigger performance if he had been able to reel in a Geno Smith pass that he batted down and bobbled in the second quarter on a play that had the potential to end up as a pick-six. Thibodeaux may be coming on as a pass rusher -- after finishing with four sacks over 14 games as a rookie last year, he now was three sacks across his past two contests in 2023.

Thibodeaux notched three tackles, including one sack, in a Week 3 loss to the 49ers on Thursday.

Thibodeaux got to San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy in the first quarter, bringing the the signal caller down for a four-yard loss. The sack was the first of the season for Thibodeaux, who picked up a modest four sacks in 14 games as a rookie last season. The 2022 first-round draft pick will look to build upon this performance in Week 4 against Seattle. Though the Seahawks aren't generally regarded as having an elite offensive line, Geno Smith has taken only three sacks through two games this year.

Thibodeaux picked up a sack against Carolina in the Giants' 21-19 preseason win Friday.

Thibodeaux sat out New York's first exhibition contest and played sparingly Friday, but he showed off his skill as a pass rusher with a sack of Bryce Young early in the second quarter. The edge rusher enjoyed a strong rookie campaign last year but logged a modest four sacks in the regular season. He'll look to increase that total in the coming campaign, which could help make him a more potent force as an IDP in fantasy.

Thibodeaux played in 14 games during his rookie campaign and tallied 48 tackles (32 solo), including four sacks, along with five defended passes, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown.

Thibodeaux missed New York's first two regular-season games after spraining the MCL in his right knee during the preseason. He made his NFL debut in Week 3 against Dallas and remained mostly healthy the rest of the way, though he got off to a slow start statistically with just 25 tackles, which included two sacks, across his first 11 contests. The Oregon product then had a breakout game on national television in a critical Week 15 win against Washington, recording a career-high 12 tackles, one of which was a sack of Taylor Heinicke on which he forced a fumble that he recovered himself and brought into the end zone. Thibodeaux followed that performance with 11 tackles, including another sack, over his final two contests before resting for the season finale against Philadelphia. Though he may not have made the impact on the stat sheet that many anticipated when he was drafted fifth overall last April, Thibodeaux drew constant praise from the Giants' staff and appears poised to be a key part of the team's defens

Thibodeaux recorded five tackles (four solo), including one sack, and added a pass defense in the Giants' 38-10 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.

Thibodeaux made his presence felt right off the bat in the matchup, stopping Zack Moss for a three-yard loss on the first play of the game. In the second quarter, Thibodeaux brought down Nick Foles (ribs) for one of two New York sacks in the contest. The rookie has drawn praise from the Giants' staff throughout the campaign, but he struggled to put up numbers on the stat sheet initially. That has changed over Thibodeaux's past three games, as he has racked up 23 tackles, two sacks, two pass defenses, a forced fumble and a touchdown over that span.

Thibodeaux (elbow) does not carry any injury designation ahead of Saturday's game versus Minnesota.

Thibodeaux was poked in the eye on his final play during Sunday's win over the Commanders, but this injury did not carry over into the Giants' injury report Week 16. Instead, the rookie-first round pick was limited with an elbow injury during each practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Vikings. Nevertheless, Thibodeaux will be ready to play despite this issue, as he'll look to build on the momentum from his 12-tackle performance against Washington on Sunday Night Football.

Thibodeaux racked up 12 tackles (nine solo), including a sack and three tackles for loss, and returned a fumble he forced himself for a touchdown in the Giants' 20-12 win over the Commanders in Week 15.

Thibodeaux has drawn rave reviews by New York's coaching staff for his work this season, but his strong play didn't translate into big numbers until Sunday. The rookie more than doubled his previous season high with 12 tackles in the huge divisional win, and he turned the tide of the game with one play early in the second quarter. On a Commanders second-and-long from their own 10-yard line, Thibodeaux notched a grand slam of defensive stats, sacking Taylor Heinicke, forcing the QB to fumble, recovering the fumble and returning the loose ball for a touchdown to give New York its first points. This is the type of performance the Giants no doubt dreamed of when they drafted Thibodeaux fifth overall in this year's draft, and it came at an ideal time with the team dramatically improving its chances of making the playoffs with Sunday's victory. The Giants did get a scare when Thibodeaux was poked in his eye on Washington's final play of the contest, but the rookie was able to conduct a postgame interview, seemingly

Thibodeaux totaled five tackles (two solo), including one sack, in a Week 13 tie with the Commanders on Sunday.

Thibodeaux's five tackles were a career high and included his second sack as a pro. The takedown came late in overtime and was key in forcing a Commanders punt from deep in their own territory. While Thibodeaux hasn't put up big IDP numbers this season, the rookie has been a key player for New York, tallying at least two-thirds of the team's defensive snaps in each contest since Week 4.

Thibodeaux (illness) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Lions, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Thibodeaux began Week 11 prep with a missed practice Wednesday and a limited session Thursday due to an illness, but he's since returned in full Friday and expects to handle his usual starting linebacker role Sunday versus Detroit.

Thibodeaux (illness) followed Wednesday's DNP with a limited practice session Thursday.

Thibodeaux's illness resulted in a missed practice Wednesday, but he appears to be feeling better given his ability to practice in a limited fashion Thursday. Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports that Thibodeaux's status is "nothing to be concerned about," so he should be on the field Sunday against the Lions.

Thibodeaux totaled three tackles, including a sack, along with a forced fumble in a 24-20 Week 6 victory over Baltimore.

Thibodeaux was drafted fifth overall by the Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft with the expectation that he would significantly boost New York's pass rush. That vision finally came to fruition Sunday, as the rookie got to Lamar Jackson with under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to record a sack and force a fumble that essentially put the game away for the Giants. Thibodeaux has recorded three tackles in each of his past three games, but this was easily the high point of his first season thus far given the impact of his first career sack.

Thibodeaux (knee) is listed as active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux was considered questionable after participating in a limited fashion through practice this week, but he'll suit up for his first regular season game Monday night. The No. 5 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft sustained a sprained right MCL during the Giants' second preseason game, and he was sidelined for the first two weeks of his rookie campaign as a result. Expect Thibodeaux to start opposite linebacker Oshane Ximines while going against Dallas' depleted offensive line, which is without starting left tackle Tyron Smith.

Thibodeaux (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 3 versus Dallas, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The fifth overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft sustained a sprained MCL during the Giants' second preseason game and has yet to make his regular season debut as a result. He's trending in the right direction after practicing in a limited capacity this week though, and he'd be in line to start across from Oshane Ximines if he can go Monday. If not, Tomon Fox should continue to see increased reps on the edge.

Thibodeaux (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Giants' injury report Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft suffered a sprained right MCL during the team's second preseason exhibition against the Bengals, which ultimately forced him to watch the Giants' first two games from the sidelines. Although Thibodeaux has been a limited participant in practice since the first week of September, it seems like he might finally make his highly-anticipated pro debut Monday against the Cowboys, given the extra day to rest. Friday and Saturday's practice reports should provide a clearer picture regarding the 21-year-old's Week 3 availability, but if he's able to play, expect Thibodeaux to command a starting spot within New York's linebacker corps.

Thibodeaux (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Panthers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux was limited in practice all week, and the team continues to take a cautious approach with their prized first round selection from the 2022 Draft. He'll work to suit up in Week 3 when the Giants host the Cowboys.

Thibodeaux (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Thibodeaux was a limited participant at practice all week, and it doesn't look like he'll make his NFL debut in Week 2. The dynamic rookie said he was confident he'd be ready earlier in the week, but the Giants will continue to proceed with caution. Thibodeaux suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee during the Giants' second preseason game and has progressed through rehab quickly. When available, he figures to be a key piece of New York's linebacker corps.

Thibodeaux (knee) is confident that he'll be able to play in Sunday's matchup against Carolina, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Thibodeaux suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee during the Giants' second game of the preseason, and he was unable to play in Week 1 of the regular season against Tennessee. However, the dynamic rookie has been able to practice in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday this week and appears to have a legitimate chance to make his professional debut Sunday against Carolina. "Getting close," Thibodeaux said Thursday. "Like I said, trying not to look too far -- what is today? Today is Thursday -- still have Friday, Saturday. I'm really confident in this Sunday."

Thibodeaux (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Giants' injury report Wednesday.

Thibodeaux, who was sidelined during the Giants' season-opening win over the Titans, appears to still be recovering from an MCL sprain that he suffered in mid-August. In his stead, Jihad Ward recorded six tackles over 53 defensive snaps in Week 1. The veteran defensive end could once again see a prominent role if Thibodeaux is still unavailable this coming Sunday versus Carolina.

Thibodeaux (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 1 clash against the Titans, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

The much-heralded rookie will start his career in street clothes after sporting a doubtful designation coming into the day. Given his importance to the defense, Thibodeaux is likely to be handled with care but will presumably have a chance to make his debut in a Week 2 clash against the Panthers next Sunday.

Thibodeaux (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's season opener against the Titans, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 Draft, sprained his MCL during the team's second preseason contest and was expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks. Sunday's season opener would mark exactly three weeks since the injury transpired, but the Giants have remained cautious with their star pass rusher. Thibodeaux was limited at each practice this week and is expected to go through a pregame workout Sunday, but he'll likely have to wait until at least Week 2 to make his NFL regular-season debut.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Friday that Thibodeaux (knee) will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Titans, Tom Rock of Newsday reports.

The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft sustained a sprained MCL during the team's second preseason contest against the Bengals and was expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks. Sunday's season opener would mark exactly three weeks since the injury transpired, but the Giants have remained cautionary with their star pass rusher. Thibodeaux has been limited at practices this week and will likely go through a pregame workout before his status for Week 1 is revealed.

Thibodeaux (knee) was limited during Wednesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Thibodeaux was limited for a second straight practice, and his status for Week 1 remains unclear. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft sustained a sprained MCL during the team's second preseason contest against the Bengals and was expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks -- Sunday's season opener would mark exactly three weeks since the injury transpired.

Thibodeaux (knee) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News and Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record report.

Per Stapleton and Leonard, Thibodeaux participated in mostly stationary individual drills while wearing no pads, though he was sporting a protective brace around his right leg. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft sustained a sprained MCL during the team's second preseason contest against the Bengals and was expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks -- Sunday's season opener (Sept. 11) would mark exactly three weeks since the injury transpired. While his return to practice is a good sign, Wednesday's official practice report should give a better indication of his status for Week 1.

Head coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Thibodeaux (knee) is considered day-to-day, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft sustained a sprained MCL during the team's second preseason contest against the Bengals, putting his status for Week 1 against the Titans up in the air. Thibodeaux's timetable for a return to game action was previously set at 3-to-4 weeks, and New York's first exhibition on September 11 marks exactly three weeks since the injury transpired. Expect to hear more regarding the 21-year-old's medical status throughout the week, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the team proceeds cautiously with their young pass rusher.

Thibodeaux will visit Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his right MCL sprain, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Thibodeaux was diagnosed with a right MCL sprain and is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks. While the rookie pass rusher is slated to get a second opinion, Fowler relays that no major surprises are expected to come from the visit. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft hasn't officially been ruled out for Week 1, but the Giants are expected to remain cautious with their first-round pick.

Initial tests indicate that Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's preseason game against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The report notes that Thibodeaux's ACL and meniscus were intact and that the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft is potentially looking at a 3-to-4 week recovery time frame. That said, the Giants haven't ruled out the possibility that Thibodeaux could bounce back quick enough to be available in time for Week 1 action.

Thibodeaux has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's preseason game against the Bengals due to a knee injury.

Thibodeaux sustained his knee injury while being blocked early in the second quarter Sunday. The cart was brought out for him, but he was ultimately able to limp off the field before being examined in the medical tent. Although the 2022 first-rounder went to the locker room to be further examined, he was joking with teammates prior to leaving the sidelines. The severity of Thibodeaux's injury isn't yet clear, and his status for next Sunday's preseason finale against the Jets remains to be seen.

Thibodeaux has stood out as a force in training camp, Steve Serby of the New York Post reports.

There were some questions about Thibodeaux's focus and personality prior to the draft, but he's dispelled those concerns thus far, according to Serby. The rookie praised defensive coordinator Wink Martindale for his success in camp, saying, "Wink is doing a great job of putting me in different spots, putting me in different positions to show my talent and then just keep working." Unsurprisingly, Thibodeaux is listed as the team's starting edge rusher on their initial unofficial depth chart.

Thibodeaux (hip) said, "I'm fully healthy -- I'll be ready to go for training camp," during an interview with NFL Network on Monday, Brooke Cersosimo of NFL.com reports.

Thibodeaux sustained a minor hip injury during spring practice, which resulted in him wearing a non-contact jersey for OTAs and minicamp. However, it doesn't look like the issue will hinder the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft from making an impact in Week 1. He racked up nine sacks and 14 tackles for loss as a true freshman at Oregon, but he struggled to stay on the field during his final two collegiate seasons.

Thibodeaux (undisclosed) will remain in a non-contact jersey for the Giants' minicamp this week, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday that Thibodeaux will still be in a red/non-contact jersey for minicamp this week as he is still nursing an injury. There is still plenty of time for the rookie to return to the field prior to the 2022 season, potentially setting his eyes on training camp at the end of next month.

Thibodeaux (undisclosed) remains in a non-contact jersey, but the team is hopeful for a training camp return, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Thibodeaux got twisted up at OTAs a couple weeks ago, leaving him in a non-contact jersey ever since. Head coach Brian Daboll said Thursday that the first round pick will "hopefully" be ready to go for training camp at the end next month. More information on his status will likely come as the team gets closer to the start of training camp.

Thibodeaux is practicing in a non-contact jersey Thursday for an undisclosed reason, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Thibodeaux was selected by the Giants with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but he's apparently dealing with an injury during OTAs. The nature of the 21-year-old's injury isn't clear, but coach Brian Daboll didn't sound concerned about the linebacker's long-term availability. Assuming he's healthy to begin the regular season, Thibodeaux should take on a prominent role as a rookie.