New York Giants hold all the cards in Dexter Lawrence contract dispute
Despite Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade, the New York Giants are in the driver's seat.
The New York Giants and Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence are currently experiencing an "impasse" in their contract negotiations. Until it's resolved, Lawrence will not report to the team's facility for the offseason workout program. The program is voluntary at this time, so Lawrence is under no obligation to make an appearance, but with a new coaching staff in tow, it only makes sense to get into the building.
Lawrence is seeking a pay raise. Although he is one of the best at his position, he is only the seventh-highest paid. The Giants, however, are under no obligation to renegotiate Lawrence's four-year, $87.
5 million extension agreed to in May of 2023. Lawrence has requested a trade if the Giants aren't willing to pay him what he's worth. The truth is, there really isn't any movement from either side on the subject, regardless of the trade rumors being buzzed about in the media.
"He's under contract for two more years," general manager Joe Schoen told reporters on Tuesday. "We're not going to put any deadlines on things. Right now, productive conversations, and we'll see where it goes.