A key member of the New York Giants has asked the team for a trade after a breakdown in contract negotiations.
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will not report for the team’s offseason program on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The request comes after two offseasons of unsuccessful haggling over a new deal.
ESPN sources: Giants All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and he will not be participating in the team’s off-season workout program that opens Tuesday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 6, 2026
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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.
Lawrence is due to make $20 million in 2026 and signed a contract extension three years ago. The defensive tackle market has reset itself since then, particularly after Chris Jones signed a 5-year extension worth nearly $160 million with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Giants’ defensive line is really in flux right now, with some other players potentially being on the move. They would not want to trade Lawrence, but it seems they will have to either move him or pay him.
