Dexter Lawrence Trade Talks Heat Up

0:00It's April 6th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your Gridiron Update. I'm Cory with the story. Dexter Lawrence, the former all-pro defensive tackle for the New York Giants, just put in a trade request because he wants a fatter contract, and the Giants aren't budging on the cash. He's been a beast of front, racking up 21 sacks over 44 games from 2022 to 2024, even at 340 pounds. His deal runs through 2027 with no guaranteed money left, just 18 to 18.5 million in base salary over the next. Two seasons, plus up to 5 million in bonuses, totaling around 41 million. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Lawrence lags way behind top defensive tackles like Milton Williams, who just inked a four-year 100. $4 million pack with the Patriots. $51 million guaranteed. At 28, he's still in his prime, played all 17 games last year, despite just half a sack.

1:01The Los Angeles Rams keep popping up in trade talks, eyeing him to pair with Jared Verse and beef up their front 7 for 2026. They might offer someone like Byron Young, plus a second-round pick, especially with guys like Kobe Turner or Braden Fisk in the mix. But it's a tough call on the price. Rans could swing it financially and make their D-line elite, but do they need him that bad with Puniford holding it down? We'll see if the Giants bite or if Lawrence lands somewhere that'll pay what he's worth.