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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux discusses his community support, rookie teammate Abdul Carter
Giants LB Kayvon Thibodeaux discusses his community support, rookie teammate Abdul Carter This Week, United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants, and the New York Jets celebrated 32 years of partnership at the annual Gridiron Gala. Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr. was on hand as players and honorees walked the red carpet. One of this year's 'Hometown Heroes' honorees is Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. He spoke about his dedication to helping the community through the JREAM (Journey to Readiness in Enrichment and Academic Mentorship) Foundation. "It's been amazing. I think, you know, a lot of people have poured into us. We've made a lot of connections, and there have been a lot of, you know, big companies that have really poured into these underserved communities, you know, through the JREAM Foundation." said Thibodeaux, "So we're there to support that initiative, give kids opportunities, and support them the way they need. It has been amazing. I think, you know, the sky's the limit. I think this is, you know, one stepping stone in my career. I think, you know, there's still a long way to go, but I'm excited." Since becoming the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Thibodeaux has started all 43 regular-season games and two postseason games in which he's played. He is the first Giants defender with 21+ sacks in his first three career seasons since Jason Pierre-Paul had 27.5 sacks from 2010-12. Thibodeaux shared a quick thought on adding another first-round pick to the team. "Having another first-round guy," said Thibodeaux regarding 2025 third overall pick Abdul Carter, "I think it's amazing."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jets QB Tyrod Taylor on his foundation, role alongside new teammate Justin Fields
This Week, United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants, and the New York Jets celebrated 32 years of partnership at the annual Gridiron Gala. Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr. was on hand as players and honorees walked the red carpet. Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor is one of this year's 'Hometown Heroes' honorees. He spoke about his dedication to giving back through the Tyrod Taylor Foundation, which aims to support positive advancements in the lives of youth in underserved communities through charitable giving and education. Advertisement "Awesome to be honest, whether this was year one or year 15, as it is now, this speaks more to just a community that's born into me because I'm really just paying it forward," said Taylor, "I'm truly honored to be here such a great crowd and so many great leaders in this room, not only my own community, but here as well too." Taylor, who signed with the Jets in 2024, was awarded the Kyle Clifton Good Guy award last season, as voted on by the team. He has played with six other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, and the New York Giants. He won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2015, and hopes to continue to share his experiences in the quarterback room. "I know Justin very well, (we) trained together in the off-season down in Atlanta. We've been good friends throughout this time," said Taylor, "So I'm here to support and help the team win in any form or fashion, whether it's me on the field or whether it's me being able to share some vital experience to coach guys through, whether it's in the quarterback room or any other position, any knowledge or experience that I could offer to the younger guys that helps the team win at the end of the day, is what I'm here to do." Advertisement For more information and ways to support, visit This article originally appeared on Touchdownwire: Jets QB Tyrod Taylor on his foundation, new teammate Justin Fields
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jets QB Tyrod Taylor on his foundation, role alongside new teammate Justin Fields
Jets QB Tyrod Taylor on his foundation, role alongside new teammate Justin Fields This Week, United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants, and the New York Jets celebrated 32 years of partnership at the annual Gridiron Gala. Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr. was on hand as players and honorees walked the red carpet. Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor is one of this year's 'Hometown Heroes' honorees. He spoke about his dedication to giving back through the Tyrod Taylor Foundation, which aims to support positive advancements in the lives of youth in underserved communities through charitable giving and education. "Awesome to be honest, whether this was year one or year 15, as it is now, this speaks more to just a community that's born into me because I'm really just paying it forward," said Taylor, "I'm truly honored to be here such a great crowd and so many great leaders in this room, not only my own community, but here as well too." Taylor, who signed with the Jets in 2024, was awarded the Kyle Clifton Good Guy award last season, as voted on by the team. He has played with six other teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, and the New York Giants. He won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2015, and hopes to continue to share his experiences in the quarterback room. "I know Justin very well, (we) trained together in the off-season down in Atlanta. We've been good friends throughout this time," said Taylor, "So I'm here to support and help the team win in any form or fashion, whether it's me on the field or whether it's me being able to share some vital experience to coach guys through, whether it's in the quarterback room or any other position, any knowledge or experience that I could offer to the younger guys that helps the team win at the end of the day, is what I'm here to do."
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Kayvon Thibodeaux's advice to Giants rookie Abdul Carter amid number drama: ‘Fuel to your fire'
The spirit of generosity rubbed off on Kayvon Thibodeaux as he talked for the first time about the Giants drafting Abdul Carter into a suddenly crowded pass rush. In other words, the more the merrier. Thibodeaux expressed confidence Tuesday at the United Way's Gridiron Gala that the Giants will find ways to get him, Carter and Brian Burns on the field together even though only two of them technically will start in a 3-4 defensive alignment. 'That's the outside linebacker position, where we're those 'tweeners,' Thibodeaux told reporters. 'When you look at my skill set, Brian's probably better rushing inside than I am, but I can rush inside. Brian can rush inside. He can rush from depth. I can rush from depth. So can Abdul. So we'll see how they mix it up, but we'll definitely all be on the field at some point.' The Giants simultaneously drafted Carter with the No. 3 pick in the draft and exercised the fifth-year option on Thibodeaux's contract for 2026. That means that the trio will be together for at least two seasons under three of the Giants' nine biggest contracts. Carter's first two weeks in the NFL have been dominated by his jersey selection process, after he was respectfully rebuffed by Giants legends Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms when inquiring about unretiring their No. 56 and No. 11, respectively. Thibodeaux's advice for handling the noise is simple. 'I would say keep going, man. Let it be fuel to your fire,' Thibodeaux told The Post. 'Don't get distracted by it. I think this is just the start. There's a lot of ups and downs in this league.' Anyone who expected Thibodeaux — the No. 5 pick in the 2022 draft — to feel threatened by Carter stealing away some of his playing time was wrong. Thibodeaux has logged 80 percent or more of the defensive snaps in 27 of his 43 career games. Kayvon Thibodeaux spoke to The Post on Tuesday night. New York Post Sports/X 'I'm happy about it,' Thibodeaux said. 'I'm inspired about it. I don't really care either way what they said or how they felt. But I'm super excited to have him and I think he's going to dominate.' Add in Dexter Lawrence and the Giants have three pass rushers who have had nine or more sacks in an NFL season, plus Carter coming off 12 (and a NCAA-best 23.5 tackles for loss) at Penn State last season. 'As great as you want be,' Thibodeaux responded when asked how great the defensive line could be. 'I think as long as we put our mind to it and we come together, and we're really cohesive in our rushing and our game plan, I think the sky's the limit.' Abdul Carter was taken by the Giants in the first round. Robert Sabo for NY Post Thibodeaux and Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor — a former Giant — were honored as Hometown Heroes by the United Way of New York City. Thibodeaux started the JREAM Foundation in his native Los Angeles to create educational, mentorship and career exploration opportunities for under-resourced youth.
