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Giants Seek Resolution with Disgruntled DT Dexter Lawrence
Team says 'good conversations' ongoing as Lawrence seeks new contract or trade
Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:22pm
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The Giants' efforts to retain star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence highlight the complex contract dynamics that teams navigate in the modern NFL.East Rutherford TodayThe New York Giants are in active discussions with the representatives of star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, who has requested a trade as he seeks a new contract with more guaranteed money. General manager Joe Schoen said the team is trying to find a 'resolution' with the 28-year-old, who is halfway through a 4-year, $90 million extension signed in 2023.
Why it matters
Lawrence's trade request highlights the ongoing challenges NFL teams face in retaining top talent, especially as player contracts and salaries continue to escalate. The Giants will have to weigh Lawrence's value against the potential disruption of trading a key defensive starter.
The details
Lawrence, who became the 3rd-highest paid interior defensive lineman when he signed his extension, is now only 12th in that category. He is seeking more guaranteed money moving forward. The Giants added $3 million in incentives to his deal last year, but Lawrence only earned $1 million of that due to a drop in production.
- Lawrence has been absent from the Giants' voluntary offseason workout program that began last week.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23.
The players
Dexter Lawrence
A 28-year-old defensive tackle for the New York Giants who is seeking a new contract with more guaranteed money.
Joe Schoen
The general manager of the New York Giants who is leading the team's efforts to resolve the Dexter Lawrence contract situation.
John Harbaugh
The head coach of the New York Giants.
Dawn Aponte
The new senior vice president of football operations and strategy for the New York Giants.
Joel Segal
The agent representing Dexter Lawrence in his contract negotiations with the Giants.
What they’re saying
“We've had good conversations with his representatives throughout the last five or six days. Trying to find some resolution.”
— Joe Schoen, General Manager, New York Giants
“I'll echo what coach [Harbaugh] said last week, we'd like Dexter to be here and at some point we'll come to a resolution here, whatever that may be, we'll see.”
— Joe Schoen, General Manager, New York Giants
What’s next
The Giants and Lawrence's representatives will continue contract negotiations ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, where a potential trade could be discussed if a new deal cannot be reached.
The takeaway
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges NFL teams face in retaining top talent as player salaries continue to rise. The Giants must weigh Lawrence's value against the potential disruption of trading a key defensive starter, underscoring the complex contract dynamics that teams navigate in the modern NFL.
