New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has played his final snap with the team, at least if he has his way.
Lawrence is not interested in re-negotiating his Giants contract and wants a trade, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. The two sides did engage in some negotiations, but he is not interested in any further talks with the organization, and his issues with the organization are no longer financial.
“His time with the Giants is over.”
— Paul Schwartz (@NYPost_Schwartz) April 16, 2026
Posturing? Trying to force a trade? Realization it’s time to move on? Dexter Lawrence is done with the Giants. https://t.co/uXszwNrhNR
Lawrence has already skipped the team’s offseason camp. He is due to make $20 million in 2026 and signed a contract extension three years ago. The market for defensive linemen has changed since then, in part because of Chris Jones’ 5-year extension worth nearly $160 million with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Giants may simply hold firm and call Lawrence’s bluff, as he still has two years left on his current deal. They are under no obligation to trade him, though keeping a disgruntled player risks causing distractions once training camp draws closer.
Lawrence has firmly established himself as one of the game’s best defensive tackles. The 28-year-old has been selected to three Pro Bowls and twice named second-team All-Pro. While he is coming off something of a down year, he is still seen as the anchor of the Giants’ defensive line.
