Overview
- Reports late Tuesday said talks hit an impasse and that New York is talking with multiple teams about a possible trade, with some outlets expecting movement near next week’s draft.
- General manager Joe Schoen said recent talks with Lawrence’s representatives were productive and that he will answer trade calls while keeping the team’s options open.
- Lawrence requested a trade on April 6 and has skipped voluntary workouts as he seeks a new contract with stronger guarantees and pay closer to the top of the defensive tackle market.
- Potential bidders cited across reports include the Bears, Packers, Bills, Vikings, Raiders, Bengals and Jaguars, with expected returns ranging from a 2026 or 2027 first-rounder to a second‑ and fifth‑round pick, and any acquiring club likely needing to extend him in the high‑$20 million range per year.
- Several reporters note the Giants may wait for an offer that meets their valuation rather than force a draft‑week deadline, a calculus influenced by their thin depth at defensive tackle and the challenge of replacing an All‑Pro in a weaker DT draft class.