Reports: New York Giants Weighing Offers for Dexter Lawrence II
In a sudden shift of momentum, the New York Giants are contemplating a trade involving their star defensive tackle. @EDuerrwaechter explores the Bears angle.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 28: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants walks off the field during halftime of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images The acronym of “NFL” has been translated as “Not For Long” within the business of football for many years. This is particularly true when it comes to assessing the many trade rumors that fly around throughout the offseason.
There is a(nother) possibility for the Bears to upgrade their defensive line with a big swing in the trade market. Per several reports, including from national insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network ESPN — that will take some time to adjust — and Pat Leonard of New York Daily News, the New York Giants and star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence are possibly headed for a divorce. The Giants currently have him under contract for two more seasons.
The Giants and Dexter Lawrence are not at an impasse. The situation is more dire than that: The contract negotiations between the team and Lawrence’s camp have “broken off,” sources tell the Daily News. The Giants have been speaking to teams about possible trades for the star… pic.
twitter. com/LOfXuqgnSV — Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) April 15, 2026 The current expectation is that there will be significant interest from teams around the league if and when the bidding war for “Sexy Dexy” begins in earnest. One of those teams might very well be the Chicago Bears, as they have been “in” on a few trade rumors this year, including confirmation by general manager Ryan Poles of their interest in Maxx Crosby during his latest presser.