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Reports: New York Giants Weighing Offers for Dexter Lawrence II
TL;DR
The New York Giants are considering trade offers for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, as contract negotiations have stalled. The Chicago Bears are reportedly interested, with potential trade costs estimated between a first-round pick and a combination of later picks.
NFL Network ESPN â that will take some time to adjust â and Pat Leonard of New York Daily News, the New York Giants and star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence are possibly headed for a divorce. The Giants currently have him under contract for two more seasons.
The Giants and Dexter Lawrence are not at an impasse. The situation is more dire than that:
The contract negotiations between the team and Lawrenceâs camp have âbroken off,â sources tell the Daily News.
The Giants have been speaking to teams about possible trades for the star⊠pic.twitter.com/LOfXuqgnSV
â Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) April 15, 2026 The current expectation is there will be significant interest from teams around the league if and when the bidding war for âSexy Dexyâ begins in earnest. One of those teams might very well be the Chicago Bears, as they have been âinâ on a few trade rumors this year, including confirmation by general manager Ryan Poles of their interest in Maxx Crosby during his latest presser. As of the writing for this article the suggested price tag could be somewhere between a 1st round pick and/or a combination of picks from day two. Interestingly enough, the Bears have not shifted monies around to open up cap space recently. This is why they currently appear snug against the salary cap per overthecap. Theoretically, they have an ample amount of flexibility to tap into if / when the Bears pull the trigger on a sizeable move. They will need to alter salaries in the near future to get their draft picks under contract as well. Adding a player like Dexter Lawrence II to their defensive line would arguably be the biggest force multiplier of *any* option on the market. A player who can truly open up opportunities for everyone else in their revamped front seven to make plays. Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis has put together an amazing compilation of statistics and data for how rare of a player Dex is as a true nose who can rush the passer at an elite level. a key bit of context on Dexter Lawrence that impacts his stats:
he has been double teamed at the #1 highest rate in the NFL for any DT since 2024
in fact, in 2024, his rate of being double teamed was highest for any DT in a season since 2018!
and he was still putting up stats pic.twitter.com/MElWgeJa44
â Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 8, 2026 The number which stands out most for me is how many pressures heâs generated since 2022. As posted above, heâs been credited with 108 pressures when lined up as a nose tackle (zero or one/shade). The next highest number⊠is 32 from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea. Generating a pass rush as a true nose is hard enough. To do so consistently, while handling the dirty work and double / triple teams, is unreal. Dexter Lawrence II is truly 1-of-1 as a nose tackle while coming in at 6-4 and over 340 pounds. Will the Bears part with pick #25 straight up? Or, a combination of picks between now and 2027? It remains to be seen how interested they truly are in this sweepstakes. But, for a team looking to win now, this would be a slam dunk trade. One that will most certainly be accompanied by a new contract that shall pay him as the leagueâs top nose tackle.
Q&A
Why are the New York Giants considering trading Dexter Lawrence II?
The Giants are weighing trade offers for Dexter Lawrence II because contract negotiations have broken off, indicating a possible separation.
What teams are interested in trading for Dexter Lawrence II?
The Chicago Bears are among the teams showing interest in trading for Dexter Lawrence II, as they look to upgrade their defensive line.
What could the trade cost be for Dexter Lawrence II?
The suggested trade cost for Dexter Lawrence II could range from a first-round pick to a combination of picks from day two of the draft.
How has Dexter Lawrence II performed as a nose tackle?
Dexter Lawrence II has been highly effective, generating 108 pressures since 2022 while facing the highest rate of double teams among defensive tackles.