Giants Prefer to Keep Lawrence Despite Trade Request

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence requested a trade last week amid ongoing contract discussions, but general manager Joe Schoen emphasized Tuesday that the team prefers to retain the three-time Pro Bowler and has held productive talks with his representatives.

Speaking at a predraft news conference in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Schoen said he, head coach John Harbaugh and senior vice president of football operations Dawn Aponte have communicated regularly over the past five or six days. "We've had good conversations with his representatives throughout the last five or six days trying to find some resolution," Schoen said. Echoing Harbaugh's recent comments, he added, "We'd like for Dexter to be here, and at some point we'll come to a resolution here, whatever that may be. We'll see."

Lawrence, 28, is entering the final two years of a four-year, $90 million extension he signed in 2023, with base salaries of approximately $19.5 million in 2026 and $20 million in 2027. The deal lacks guaranteed money beyond this season, fueling his push for revisions that align with the rising market for elite interior linemen. Despite a career-low 2025 season, where he recorded 31...