Giants DT Dexter Lawrence Requests Trade

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade from the team amid stalled contract negotiations, casting uncertainty over the franchise's offseason plans under new head coach John Harbaugh.

The 28-year-old Lawrence, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time second-team All-Pro, informed the Giants of his decision on Monday, according to sources close to the situation. He plans to skip the team's voluntary offseason workout program, which begins Tuesday, potentially forfeiting a $500,000 bonus for not participating. Lawrence has two years remaining on a four-year, $90 million extension he signed in 2023, with a scheduled salary of up to $20 million for the 2026 season, including incentives. Negotiations for a revised deal that better aligns with his market value have dragged on for two offseasons without progress, even after Harbaugh's arrival from the Baltimore Ravens to lead the rebuilding effort.

Lawrence, selected 17th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Clemson, has been a cornerstone of the Giants' defense through seven seasons marked by the team's struggles, including just seven combined wins over the past two years. In 109 career games, he has...