Overview
- Dexter Lawrence, who asked for a trade Monday after stalled contract talks and skipped voluntary workouts, is seeking pay closer to the top of the defensive tackle market.
- The Giants prefer to keep their three-time Pro Bowler but, per new reporting Saturday, will listen to trade inquiries as the sides remain far apart on a new deal.
- Jacksonville’s general manager downplayed interest Thursday and no team has surfaced as an active bidder, while most proposed packages in recent coverage are media speculation.
- Lawrence has two years left on a four-year, $90 million deal with about $20 million due in 2026, and his 2025 dip in production after a 2024 elbow injury is factoring into teams’ valuations.
- With a thin interior defensive line and the No. 5 pick, New York’s decision to extend, hold, or move Lawrence could trigger a trade down for more picks or a shift in draft targets.