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The Philadelphia Eagles are relieved to see Dexter Lawrence leave the New York Giants for the Cincinnati Bengals, as he was a significant threat on the field. The Giants, however, have quickly addressed their defensive needs following his departure.
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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, he’s a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, and for a brief moment, it felt like the Eagles had finally escaped one of the NFC East’s most disruptive defenders.
That relief didn’t last long because Big Blue clearly had something up its sleeve.
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.
He's one of the more respected interior defenders in football, a veteran capable of creating problems against both the run and pass. Eagles fans already know that firsthand. Philadelphia saw him up close during last season's ugly slugfest against the Detroit Lions, a game where Reader helped make things uncomfortable all night long.
That’s the type of presence New York would be missing after moving on from Dexter Lawrence. Here's why this matters for Philadelphia. The Eagles still pride themselves on winning in the trenches, but interior pressure gave them issues at times last season. Injuries along the offensive line didn't help, and consistency wasn't always there. Now, the Giants are rebuilding the exact area Philadelphia hoped would soften after Lawrence's exit. That's significant, especially in a division where games are still decided by physicality more often than flash.
Dexter Lawrence is a defensive player who previously played for the New York Giants and was known for being a disruptive force against opposing offenses, making his departure a relief for the Eagles.
Dexter Lawrence joined the Cincinnati Bengals after leaving the New York Giants.
The Giants quickly sought to fill the gap left by Dexter Lawrence with a major defensive addition, although specific details of the addition were not provided.
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D.J. Reader may not completely replace Dexter Lawrence, but the New York Giants didn’t need perfection. They just needed another problem for offenses to deal with.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Giants sign D.J. Reader to replace Dexter Lawrence