The Cincinnati Bengals' trading the No. 10 pick to land Dexter Lawrence sent clear ripple effects to the Baltimore Ravens, including their possible draft plans and the landscape of the AFC North. Another clear ripple effect is that the New York Giants are reportedly unlikely to trade edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The #Giants, who had gotten trade calls centered around edge Kayvon Thibodeaux for the last few months, are now considered less likely to trade him following the blockbuster deal sending Dexter Lawrence to the #Bengals, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2026
No one is ruling anything out. But unlikely. pic.twitter.com/4mIQ6YKFOo
With the loss of Lawrence, New York's front seven took a massive hit. As such, it makes sense for them to hold onto Thibodeaux.
After the Giants drafted Abdul Carter last April, there were rumors around Thibodeaux being a trade candidate. These rumors picked up this offseason with Thibodeaux entering the final year of his contract.
Throughout the process, the Ravens were mentioned as a common suitor for Thibodeaux, given their need for an extra edge rusher even after signing Trey Hendrickson. Nevertheless, it looks like it's time for the Ravens to move on.
Kayvon Thibodeaux would have been an ideal fit for the Baltimore Ravens, but not all hope is lost
Thibodeaux (likely) no longer being available is unfortunate, albeit not devastating news for the Ravens. Undoubtedly, landing Thibodeaux would have been the cherry on top for the Ravens' defensive improvements this offseason.
Pairing him with Hendrickson would create one of the league's most ferocious pass rushes, which would mark a complete transformation from last year's nonexistent pass rush.
Thibodeaux's ability to play outside linebacker would make him an ideal complement to Hendrickson.
Furthermore, Thibodeaux remained a realistic target given his fairly affordable $14.7 million contract. Yes, his need for a new deal would have complicated matters, but it was far from a pipe dream, and as noted, the Ravens were one of the teams most commonly mentioned for Thibodeaux.
Even still, after signing Hendrickson, the Ravens' pass rush is in a far better spot than it was last season, and they could further upgrade this position group in the draft.
The most likely scenario is that the Ravens spend the No. 14 overall pick on either a wide receiver or an interior offensive lineman. However, Eric DeCosta's drafting an edge rusher can't be ruled out, especially given Jesse Minter's defensive background. Miami's Rueben Bain is one player whom the Ravens might not be able to pass up on if he's available.
If the Ravens don't draft an edge rusher in the first-round it's widely expected that they'll upgrade this position group on the second or third day of the draft.
Ultimately, while missing out on Thibodeaux stings, the Ravens' front seven remains in a good spot overall with the draft on the horizon.
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