Art Stapleton believes Giants DT Dexter Lawrence will sign a new contract with the team.

07 April 2026

Lawrence on Monday requested a trade and will reportedly sit out the Giants’ offseason workout program after spending most of the past two years trying to work out a new deal with the team. Stapleton said a new contract for the standout defensive tackle could come before the NFL Draft. Lawrence is under contract with New York for the next two seasons. Lawrence is coming off a subpar 2025 campaign in which he had career lows in tackles (31) and sacks (0.5), while making only four tackles in the backfield. Look for multiple teams to express interest in Lawrence if the Giants indicate they are open to trading him away this spring or summer.