Will the New York Giants trade edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux before the start of the 2026 NFL season?That is a question that has persisted for months. The Giants have the option to see whether Thibodeaux can return to his 2023 form next season or determine that a split from the franchise is necessary. A potential decision to move on from the veteran -- which seems unlikely at this point -- may come before he is given the chance to show what he can still do.Thibodeaux remains one of the biggest names circulating in trade speculation this offseason, and his status will be closely monitored in the weeks ahead.ESPNs Seth Walder floated a hypothetical trade in which the Giants send Thibodeaux and their 2027 fifth-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for the Patriots 2027 third-round pick.Thibodeaux is playing on his $14.75 million fifth-year option and is set to be a free agent at the end of this season. While there was an argument for having him as a third edge rusher behindBrian BurnsandAbdul Carterin the past, New York nowalsohas first-round pickArvell Reese, who plays linebacker and edge. To keep Thibodeaux around at this price point to potentially be the team's No. 4 edge rusher isn't ideal.The Giants young core is on the verge of rounding into form at the same time several of the leagues veteran stars are aging. New York is already viewed as a legitimate threat to win the NFC East in the coming seasons. Adding a valuable draft pick in 2027 could help solidify a Super Bowl-contending roster with another impactful young piece the following year, but as the organization continues to contend, "you can never have too many pass rushers."This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants again urged to trade LB Kayvon Thibodeaux