April 6, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ET
The New York Giants now have an initial sense of what Dexter Lawrence could bring in the trade market.
Lawrence requested a trade on Monday, altering the Giants‘ outlook for 2026. The former two-time All-Pro defensive tackle is widely regarded as one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL. As a result, the return the Giants could receive from any interested team has generated considerable speculation.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan believes that the Giants have the potential to acquire a first- or second-round draft pick in exchange for Lawrence.
However, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post believes the Giants could receive more than the New York Jets did for Quinnen Williams based on information from NFL sources.
The Giants are now in a position to gauge the trade market for Lawrence amid his desire to play elsewhere.
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The 2026 NFL draft is approaching, which not only offers New York the opportunity to select Lawrence’s successor but also gives the front office a chance to leverage the 28-year-old defensive tackle for additional assets in what is considered a talented draft class, or for more picks in a future draft.
