Lawrence to Bears: Trade Talks Heat Up

0:00On April 8th, Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence just requested a trade after contract talks fell apart with New York. The 28-year-old all pro had a down year, with just half a sack, but Profl Ball focused still graded him knife among defensive tackles at, 75.6. He's primed for a big bounce back after posting nine sacks two seasons ago. Earlier this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter broke the news that Lawrence is skipping the Giants off-season workouts starting Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Bears have emerged as a top landing spot, even after signing a few cheaper defensive tackles this off-season. Those guys like James Lynch and Contavia Street are on better and minimum deals, leaving a real gap up front. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how Lawrence plugs that hole perfectly for Chicago. NFL.com's Kevin Potcher called it an ideal fit for their defense under Dennis Allen, boosting both runstuffs and pass rush. His size and quick snap explosion make any line better. No matter the scheme.

1:01League sources say a trade might cost a late first round pick, or a second rounder. A solid value compared to deals like the Jets getting multiple. Picks for Quentin Williams last year. The Bears could shuffle some cap space and maybe toss in a player like Dervon Dexter to seal it, especially with their quarterback on a rookie deal. Picture Big Decks anchoring that Bears front for the next couple years. It could lock in their rise before things get pricey. Keep an eye on this one, as talks heat up. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.