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Eagles NFC East rival fills glaring need with major defensive addition

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The New York Giants respond to losing a franchise cornerstone with a significant roster move.

It was probably a foregone conclusion that no team was happier to see Dexter Lawrence leave the New York Giants than the Philadelphia Eagles . Somewhere, new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion had to be smiling. Lawrence was a nightmare matchup.

For years, he wrecked pockets, clogged running lanes, and made life miserable for opposing offensive lines. Now, heโ€™s a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, and for a brief moment, it felt like the Eagles had finally escaped one of the NFC Eastโ€™s most disruptive defenders. That relief didnโ€™t last long because Big Blue clearly had something up its sleeve.

The Giants fill a massive hole by finding their answer quickly The Giants have announced that they landed veteran defensive tackle D. J. Reader, a move that immediately plugs one of the biggest holes on their roster.

Reader may not be Lawrence, but dismissing him would be a mistake. Reports: We have agreed to terms with DL DJ Reader, pending a physical Details: https://t. co/dYRidyYYiP pic.