Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 28: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants reacts after his team's 34-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images One of the best defensive players in the NFL over the past couple of seasons has requested a trade. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York.
Lawrence has two seasons left on his contract with the Giants, with cap numbers of $26. 9 and $28. 9 million in each of the next two years.
There’s no more guaranteed salary remaining for Lawrence, which means teams will be on the hook for his $18. 5 and $18 million base salaries. Lawrence is scheduled to make roughly $20 million in 2026.
The San Francisco 49ers’ splash trade for Osa Odighizuwa may have taken them out of the running for trading for another high-priced veteran, but should it? Alfred Collins and CJ West shouldn’t stop you from adding a Dexter Lawrence. John Harbaugh called Lawrence a “cornerstone football player.
” The two-time second-team All-Pro is coming off a season in which he recorded a half-sack and five tackles for loss, both career lows. Lawrence didn’t miss a game, but his production fell off a cliff. The year prior, Lawrence had 10 tackles for loss and nine sacks.