New York Giants All-Pro NT Dexter Lawrence requests a trade

New York Giants All-Pro nose tackle Dexter Lawrence has formally requested a trade from the team, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN . Lawrence also will not participate in the Giants' upcoming off-season workout program, which begins Tuesday. The request stems from stalled contract negotiations.

Lawrence and the organization have spent the past two off-seasons attempting to reach an agreement that properly reflects his significant contributions to the defensive line over the last three years, but no progress has been made. Despite earlier reports positioning Lawrence as untouchable barring an extraordinary offer , and Pro Football Focus recently naming him the Giants' most valuable trade asset due to his elite run defense and pass-rush disruption, the situation has now escalated. At 28 years old, Lawrence remains under contract through 2027.

He is currently among the higher-paid interior defensive linemen, though many view his deal as a relative bargain given his impact when healthy. A recurring elbow injury affected his 2025 performance, but he is expected to rebound fully in 2026. The request marks a notable shift for a player long regarded as a cornerstone of the Giants' defensive rebuild under head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen.

Further developments are anticipated as the offseason progresses. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants All-Pro NT Dexter Lawrence requests a trade