Vikings Suddenly Linked to Dexter Lawrence

Brad Penner The Minnesota Vikings released two of their starting defensive tackles last month and may need a replacement or two in the NFL Draft , and it just so happens that Dexter Lawrence , who plays the same position, requested a trade from the New York Giants on Monday. The cost would be steep, though a player of Lawrence’s caliber rarely becomes available in the first place. Acquiring Lawrence won’t be cheap, but his next team won’t regret it.

Lawrence Would Change the Entire Equation Up Front The Lawrence trade rumor mill is officially open for business. A close-up view highlights the helmet worn by Dexter Lawrence before kickoff, capturing the New York Giants’ branding and game-day preparation details on the field. The scene occurred on Sep 14, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; ahead of a matchup with the Steelers at MetLife Stadium, offering a focused look at equipment before action began.

Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Lawrence Requests Trade The Lawrence era in New York is probably over. ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote Monday , “New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade, and he will not be participating in the team’s offseason workout program that begins Tuesday, league sources told ESPN. Lawrence and the Giants have been through two offseasons attempting to negotiate a contract reflecting his value to the team over the past three years, but there has not been any progress, per sources.

” “Lawrence has two years remaining on his deal and is scheduled to make $20 million this upcoming season. Initially there had been optimism that, with changes in the organization, discussions could move forward. But now that they haven’t, new Giants head coach John Harbaugh will open his team’s offseason program this week without one of his best players.