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Ravens should pursue Giants' DT Dexter Lawrence after trade request

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The Ravens don't have many pressing needs, but adding an impact defensive tackle could be a priority depending on what news comes out about the future of Pro Bowler Nnamdi Madubuike. After requesting a trade, Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is skipping offseason workouts and could be on the move. Here's why the Baltimore Ravens should consider acquiring the dominant interior defender and how he could immediately elevate their defensive front.

Lawrence has two years remaining on his deal and is currently scheduled to make $20 million this upcoming season. According to Adam Schefter, there had been optimism that with changes in the organization, and ironically, this will be the first test for the new Giants head coach and former Ravens coach, John Harbaugh, who will open his teamโ€™s off-season program Tuesday without one of his best players. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Dexter Lawrence trade buzz: Why Ravens must show interest