New York Giants have engaged multiple teams in Dexter Lawrence trade talks

The New York Giants and star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence have reached an impasse in contract extension negotiations, prompting the team to actively engage with multiple clubs regarding a potential trade, reports NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The #Giants and star DL Dexter Lawrence, who have been talking about a new big-money extension, have reached an impasse, sources say. The Giants have engaged with teams on a potential trade and that will continue.

It should come to a head before the Draft. pic. twitter.

com/UhNXM4WGwF — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 15, 2026 Lawrence, a two-time All-Pro and cornerstone of the Giants' defense, requested a trade earlier this month after talks stalled over a new big-money deal. His current four-year, $90 million extension from 2023 has no remaining guarantees, and he has fallen to around 12th among interior defensive linemen in average annual value following a less productive 2025 season. He has also skipped voluntary offseason workouts.

On Tuesday, hours before reports of an impasse , Giants general manager Joe Schoen described recent discussions with Lawrence's representatives as productive and expressed a desire to keep the player in New York, while remaining open to trade inquiries with no firm deadlines. Analysts suggest the Giants should demand a significant haul in any deal, potentially including a first-round pick or better, given Lawrence's elite talent and the deep 2026 draft class. With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, the situation is expected to reach a resolution soon as the Giants gauge league-wide interest in the standout nose tackle.