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Giants Reportedly Hosting Ngakoue for Workout
Giants may add Ngakoue to defense ahead of trade deadline.
In brief
Giants may add Ngakoue to defense ahead of trade deadline. Giants reportedly host Yannick Ngakoue for workout as trade deadline approaches. Originally reported by New York Giants On SI.
Giants report Ngakoue workout
New York Giants may soon add former Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to their defensive front for a workout on Monday, Oct. 12.
Ngakoue's NFL history
Ngakoue, 31, last played in 2024 with New England Patriots after being released by Baltimore Ravens in November.
Ngakoue's stats
Ngakoue compiled 14 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 11 games during his 2024 season with Patriots.
Ngakoue's health status
Ngakoue sat out 2025 season to recover from ankle injury but is now fully healthy.
Ngakoue's career
Ngakoue has played nine NFL seasons with teams including Jaguars, Vikings, Ravens, Raiders, Colts and Bears.
Thibodeaux's role
Giants' outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux has struggled with only seven pressures in first five games.
Thibodeaux's situation
Thibodeaux has been aligning at the edge but has not yet registered a sack in 203 defensive snaps.
Trade deadline context
Giants may trade Thibodeaux to add Ngakoue as both players could bolster defense ahead of Nov. 10 deadline.
Potential roster move
Giants could carry both players to strengthen defense under new coordinator Dennard Wilson.
At a glance
Giants reportedly host Yannick Ngakoue for workout as trade deadline approaches.
