Rams trade rumors swirl after ESPN floats Kayvon Thibodeaux deal
The Los Angeles Rams are considering a trade for Kayvon Thibodeaux, a young edge rusher from the New York Giants. This potential move aims to bolster the Rams' defensive depth, which has been a concern following a heavy reliance on their top players. Thibodeaux, who recorded 11.5 sacks in the 2023 season, could provide both immediate impact and long-term options for the Rams' defensive strategy.
- ▪ESPN reported a hypothetical trade that would send Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Rams for a 2028 third-round pick and a sixth-round pick.
- ▪The Rams' top four defensive linemen accounted for nearly 60% of the team's total defensive line snaps in 2025.
- ▪Thibodeaux is viewed as a strong run defender and could enhance the Rams' pass rush rotation.
- ▪He is currently on a fifth-year option worth approximately $14.75 million for the 2026 season.
- ▪The Rams are weighing whether Thibodeaux would be a long-term solution or a short-term rental.
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NFL Rams trade rumors swirl after ESPN floats Kayvon Thibodeaux deal By Ryan Anderson Published May 27, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Rams already have one of the NFL’s most dangerous young defensive fronts, but a hypothetical trade for Kayvon Thibodeaux could turn a strength into a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. ESPN’s Seth Walder recently floated a deal that would send Thibodeaux and a 2028 sixth-round pick to LA for a 2028 third-rounder. On paper, it looks like, what Walder called, a “rich get richer” move. In reality, it may solve one of the Rams’ sneakiest roster concerns: depth.
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