The 2022 NFL Draft was, among other things, a love letter to edge rushers.
Whether it was Travon Walker, Aidan Hutchinson or Kayvon Thibodeaux, it seems every team was looking for a a player who could terrorize quarterbacks in the backfield.
Thibodeaux, the Giants’ No. 5 pick, has long been touted for excellence. However, the newly-minted pro might have to wait a little longer to make his regular season bow.
Here’s the latest on Thibodeaux’s health after he was taken out of New York’s preseason game against Cincinnati.
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Kayvon Thibodeaux injury update
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Thibodeaux will be out 3-4 weeks with a sprained MCL.
Initial tests revealed that Giants’ DE Kayvon Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL that is expected to sideline him 3-4 weeks, per source. His ACL and meniscus were intact.
Giants are still hopeful that he will be ready for the regular-season opener vs. the Titans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2022
Thibodeaux suffered the injury early in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. The Michigan alum tried to make a play on Bengals running back Chris Evans, but was felled by a cut block from Cincy tight end Thaddeus Moss. Thibodeaux crumbled to the ground and reached for his right knee immediately.
Not good pic.twitter.com/zcKK6ull4O
— S͎ønnÿ (@SonnyxDigital) August 22, 2022
The Giants tried to bring the cart out to take their top selection to the sideline. But Thibodeaux waved it off, limping to the sidelines before going to the medical tent for further examination.
Other angles of the cut block show just how bad it could have been for the Giants first round pick, with some accusing Moss of a dirty play.
DIRTY AF pic.twitter.com/sDkIWPcWsN
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 22, 2022
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New York ruled Thibodeaux out for the rest of the game. However, the injury appears far less severe than it could have been, with Schefter reporting that Thibodeaux’s ACL and meniscus remain intact.
All in all, it appears the Giants avoided serious injury to their top draft pick and fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
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