Dexter Lawrence just became offseason's top prize
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After failed attempts to negotiate a new contract with the New York Giants, Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade. If Big Blue moves him, it can fetch a premium draft pick in return for the three-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro.
Dexter Lawrence delivered the first major blow to the sunny John Harbaugh Era. Lawrence requested a trade from the Giants and will skip the voluntary portion of the offseason program that begins Tuesday because two years worth of negotiations on a contract extension have gone nowhere,
In a potential blockbuster deal, the Bears could acquire the kind of game-wrecking defender they need to become a Super Bowl contender.
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence signed his current contract three years ago. With a 2026 payout of $20 million and a 2027 compensation package of $19.5 million, Lawrence believes it’s time for a change.
The NFL offseason is in a bit of a quiet zone right now. Free agency has died down as teams focus on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Some big news shook things up on Monday, though, with New York Giants star Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade.