Dexter Lawrence Demands Trade From Giants After Contract Standoff

Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will not participate in the team's offseason workout program.

“Dexter Lawrence wants to bring “Sexy Dexy” back out of New York”

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Lawrence and the Giants have been through two offseasons attempting to negotiate a contract reflecting his value, but there has not been any progress.

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He has two years remaining on a four-year, $90 million extension but no guaranteed money left.

Harbaugh called him super, super important and a very big stone, and he's a very active, athletic one.

The contract now ranks 12th among defensive tackles in average annual value, behind less decorated players.

The trade market expects a late first- or second-round pick in return for Lawrence.

Teams don't believe Lawrence will actually get traded despite the request.

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The Buffalo Bills have approximately $12 million available to spend toward the roster in 2026.

The Giants' No. 37 overall pick could be used on prospects like Lee Hunter.

Lawrence's trade request comes just after the Giants ushered in the Harbaugh era.

“The New York Giants have made headlines to begin the month of April, a franchise embroiled in contract controversy with NFL All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II”

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They cleared significant cap space by restructuring contracts around Thibodeaux and Burns.

Lawrence has been a two-time All-Pro and a three-time Pro Bowler.

His production slowed in 2025, managing just a half-sack.

The trade request marks a significant turning point for a player who had envisioned a long career with the Giants.