Dexter Lawrence Demands Trade, Giants Hold Firm

0:00On April 6, Dexter Lawrence, the New York Giants star-defensive tackle, just dropped a trade request and he's sitting out Tuesday's all season, work out kickoff. That four-year $90 million extension he signed back in May 2023? It's 22.5 million average yearly value was top three then, but now it's tied for 11th thanks to the market blowing up with guys. Like Chris Jones at 31.75 million a year, Christian Wilkins at 27.5 million, and in Amvy Madu Buike at 24.5 million. Lawrence has two years left with no guaranteed cash, a 26.96 million cap hit in 2026 and he's cool for fitting a five. $100,000 workout bonus to push his case. Giants brass calls him untouchable unless they get an insane haulback. New head coach John Harbaugh's already scheming defenses around Lawrence with edge rushers like Abdul Carter and Brian Burns, but the team's thinnet, defensive tackle and a weak draft class holding the number five pick.

1:04Both sides dug in deep. Lawrence chasing elite pay, Giants banking on his deal. Means talks heat up fast before camp hits. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.