Lawrence's Trade Demand: Texans Face Cap Crunch

0:00It's April 8th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the leak in real time. Giant's defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is pushing hard for a trade, all because he wants a fresh contract, with no guaranteed cash left on his current deal. Negotiations have dragged off for two off-seasons with zero progress, even though he's been a key player for them over the last three years. Earlier this week, reports confirm the stalemate, and the Giant's head coach left the door wide open by saying everyone is tradable, so Lawrence could still get moved, despite expectations he'll stay put in New York. Fans and insiders are buzzing about potential landing spots, but the real talk is how teams like the Texans stack up. A B reporter close to Houston says, a blockbuster for the three-time pro-buller just ain't realistic right now. New details highlight why. Lawrence would cost a fortune in both a massive new contract and heavy draft picks, plus the Texans got to pay big for edge. Richard Will Anderson Jr. soon.

1:00They only got 15.3 million in cap space this year, and projections show just 59 million by 2027, with more. Extensions looming. Bottom line, pairing Lawrence with Houston's stack defense sounds dope on paper, but their money crunch makes it a long shot they're focused on. Getting smart, not suing for the fences just yet.