New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will skip the team's voluntary offseason workouts starting Tuesday. The two-time All-Pro seeks better compensation, as his current contract ranks 11th among interior defensive linemen. Giants officials face an early challenge in the John Harbaugh era amid ongoing contract talks.
Lawrence, 28, is entering the third year of a four-year, $90 million extension signed in May 2023, with an average annual value of $22.5 million. That figure, once third-highest at the position, now ties for 11th. CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reported the trade request, which stems from a standoff spanning multiple offseasons, reaching an impasse on Monday. Lawrence skipped workouts due to the negotiations, though they remain voluntary for now. **
