Giants DT Dexter Lawrence reportedly requests trade, not participating in OTAs
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence reportedly requested a trade and will not participate in OTAs, which open on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. ESPN sources: Giants All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and he will not be participating in the team’s off-season workout program that opens Tuesday. Lawrence and the Giants have been through two off seasons attempting to negotiate a contract… pic.
twitter. com/WUSTNxmeGh — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 6, 2026 The Giants and Lawrence have reportedly been through two seasons attempting to negotiate a contract. With the Giants and Lawrence unable to reach a new deal, head coach John Harbaugh will start OTAs without the All-Pro defensive tackle.
Lawrence is scheduled to make $20 million this season and has two years remaining on his contract. Lawrence has spent his first seven years with the Giants since getting drafted by the team in the first round out of Clemson in 2019. Last season, the 28-year-old had 31 tackles, 0.
5 sack, 1 interception, 4 batted balls and 7 run stuffs in 17 games. This story will continue to be updated.