Browns reportedly in trade talks for big-time defensive player
Could the Cleveland Browns be in the trade market for Dexter Lawrence? Rumor has it they are, at what cost?
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: NFC defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence #97 of the New York Giants, NFC defensive tackle Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Commanders, NFC defensive tackle Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Commanders, NFC defensive end Cam Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints and NFC offensive guard Zack Martin #70 of the Dallas Cowboys pose for a photo during a practice session prior to an NFL Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are a few times a year in the NFL when big moves might get made. The opening of the NFL league year has come and gone without the kind of earth-shattering moves many were hoping for.
The NFL trade deadline has become far more active than it has ever been, with younger GMs and more aggressive ownership groups. The next stop is the NFL draft. Just before, during, and just after the annual college prospect selection event , a few big moves heat back up.
Rumors have flown with this year’s draft having a lot of mystery , including with the Cleveland Browns selections. Saturday morning, I received a message about the Browns potentially trading for New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence . Shortly after that, this was posted on social media: Had two people tell me the Browns are looking to finalize a trade for Lawrence.
Now we wait and see. — Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) April 18, 2026 Following up with a number of folks around the league, there has been talk that Cleveland’s offer of a second-round pick has been the best offer that the Giants have received, but that they are holding out for a first-round pick, and would prefer to hold on to Lawrence. On the Browns side, there are a number of other trades, including the much-rumored trade back with the Dallas Cowboys , that could impact which pick or picks they are willing to deal for the veteran defender.