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The New York Giants and Dexter Lawrence are at an impasse in contract negotiations, causing Lawrence to skip the offseason workout program. He is seeking a pay raise despite being one of the top players in his position.
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New York Giants hold all the cards in Dexter Lawrence contract dispute
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.
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Dexter Lawrence and the New York Giants are at an impasse in their contract negotiations.
Lawrence is not attending because he is in contract negotiations and is currently not obligated to report.
While the exact amount is not disclosed, Lawrence is seeking a pay raise as he is currently the seventh-highest paid nose tackle.
With a new coaching staff, it would be beneficial for Lawrence to attend the facility, but he is choosing to stay away due to the contract dispute.

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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."
Long-time Giants beat reporter Paul Schwartz of the New York Post set the story straight about the situation on Wednesday.
As far as reports that surfaced Wednesday that contact talks have ended and the Giants are actively involved in trade discussions with other teams, that is not entirely accurate.
Yes, talks have “broken down,” according to a source, and it is clear the two sides are not close to seeing eye-to-eye on Lawrence’s financial worth. No, the Giants are not actively engaged in trade talks and they feel no urgency whatsoever in moving on from their disgruntled 28-year-old nose tackle.
Lawrence’s request for a trade has not yet generated strong interest from teams around the league. At last count, it has been five days since anyone has called the Giants about him. Before that, calls of inquiry were not actually trade offers but more along the lines, “Are you really looking to deal Dex?’’
Schwartz goes on to explain that the Giants hold most, if not all, of the cards in negotiations.
When it comes to leverage, the Giants hold the cards here. Lawrence is under contract for the next two years and at this point, he is actually losing money. He was scheduled to make $20 million this season based on a salary of $18.5 million, a roster bonus of $1 million and a workout bonus of $500,000. By staying away from the first week of the voluntary offseason workout program, Lawrence has already forfeited the $500,000 workout bonus.
Some close to the situation believe Lawrence is staying put. The Giants are in the market for defensive run stoppers, and trading Lawrence would go against that directive. If they are to trade him, it would likely be done before the first round of the 2026 NFL draft next Thursday, but as Schoen mentioned, they won't be giving him away.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants hold all the cards in Dexter Lawrence contract dispute