Kayvon Thibodeaux could miss multiple weeks after wrist surgery
May 13, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) speaks to the media during rookie camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Giants will be without pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux after he underwent wrist surgery Wednesday, and it could be a multi-week issue.
Giants coach Brian Daboll announced that Thibodeaux needed surgery on a fractured bone in his wrist. The head coach characterized Thibodeaux’s injury as week-to-week.
#Giants standout pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux suffered a fractured scaphoid bone in his wrist and had surgery to repair it today, source said.
Coach Brian Daboll described him as "week-to-week." pic.twitter.com/uRAQLSnEru
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 9, 2024
A source told Dan Duggan of The Athletic that a typical recovery time is 4-to-6 weeks, though it is possible Thibodeaux can get back ahead of that window.
Thibodeaux had 11.5 sacks last year in something of a breakout campaign, though he only has two in five games this season. This injury probably eliminates whatever chance he had of achieving his lofty preseason statistical goal.
The Giants are coming off a surprising win over Seattle to move to 2-3 on the season, so this is something of a blow to them as they look to make a surprise run in the NFC East.