New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux recently reacted to former NFL receiver Dez Bryant's comments regarding the Giants' performance during the NFC Championship Game, where star running back Saquon Barkley led the Philadelphia Eagles to victory over the Washington Commanders. In a display of mutual rivalry, Thibodeaux addressed Bryant's taunts, pointing out their shared lack of Super Bowl titles with the remark, 'We got the same amount of SB.'

Bryant responded to Thibodeaux's comment by critiquing Giants general manager Joe Schoen for allowing Barkley to leave in free agency and join the Eagles, a divisional rival. He asserted his successful NFL career and called out the Giants for their decision-making, referencing Schoen's suggestion to draft quarterback Jayden Daniels instead. The discourse escalated as Bryant asserted that the Giants' roster is lacking in talent, singling out wide receiver Malik Nabers as the only legitimate player on the team.

Despite the ongoing exchange, Thibodeaux chose to de-escalate the situation by expressing respect for Bryant, indicating that he did not wish to prolong the argument. This comes amidst a challenging season for the Giants, who finished with a 3-14 record, while Thibodeaux's production declined due to injury, resulting in career-low statistics. Bryant, who enjoyed a successful tenure with the Dallas Cowboys, is expected to continue his critiques of the Giants' struggles as the 2025 season approaches.