dexter lawrence requested a trade from the New York Giants and will not participate in the team's offseason workout program that opens Tuesday, confirmed by Adam Schefter on April 6, 2026. The request removes a veteran defensive tackle from New York's voluntary preparations immediately ahead of the program's start.
Connor Hughes reported in March that the New York Giants viewed Dexter Lawrence as untouchable barring an insane return value, reported by Connor Hughes. That assessment, reported in March 2026, frames the club's negotiating leverage and helps explain why a trade would require a high market price for the Giants.
Dexter Lawrence is scheduled to make $20 million in the 2026 season and has two years remaining on his contract, confirmed by reporting on April 6, 2026. Lawrence signed a four-year, $90 million contract extension during 2023 and, according to the verified facts, he and the New York Giants spent two offseasons attempting to negotiate a new deal prior to this trade request.
Dexter Lawrence played 17 games last season and recorded 31 tackles, 1 interception, 4 batted balls and 7 run stuffs, confirmed by season records cited in the reporting. He had a career-high nine sacks in 12 games in 2024 and finished last year with 0.5 of a sack; Lawrence is a three-time Pro Bowler and was identified in the reporting as a two-time All-Pro. Dexter Lawrence also previously said he "wanted to be a lifetime Giant and join the Ring of Honor," a remark he made before last season.
New York Giants will open their offseason workout program on Tuesday, confirmed by the reporting on April 6, 2026. It remains unknown whether the New York Giants will trade Dexter Lawrence or keep him despite the request; the sources do not provide a decision timeline or a guaranteed window for how long Dexter Lawrence will remain away from team activities. The next confirmed event in this timeline is the New York Giants' offseason workout program opening on Tuesday, when the team will begin voluntary work without Dexter Lawrence present.