Jason Burgos
A top New York Giants insider has offered a fresh update on what the team is allegedly looking for during rumored trade talks for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
After a breakout season in 2022, Lawrence emerged as one of the core members of the Giants’ roster. In year four, the former first-round pick seemed to finally reach his potential, and the team’s front office smartly locked him into a new four-year extension worth $87.5 million.
All seemed good between the team and the three-time Pro Bowler. However, despite having a down season in 2025, the 28-year-old has made it clear he wants a pay increase, or he wants out. While the team has said all the right things, on Tuesday, NFL Network reported that recent talks hit an “impasse” and the Giants have started trade discussions with interested teams.
With a trade as possible as ever, what are the Giants looking for in a deal for a core member of their roster? On Wednesday, SNY NFL insider Connor Hughes offered an update on exactly that. He claims they are looking for “equal trade value that they deem is appropriate.” They will not move him for whatever is the best offer right now.
What could the New York Giants get in a Dexter Lawrence trade?
Hughes added that when talking to sources, they compared the situation to the one the New York Jets had last year when their own star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams asked to be moved. Gang Green also waited until they got what they felt was the best “wow” offer for them. That ended up being a first-round pick next year, a second-rounder this month, and tackle Mazi Smith from the Dallas Cowboys.
Hughest believes the Giants won’t get that return for Lawrence, but they won’t move him until they get an obvious offer they can’t refuse. Williams has one more Pro Bowl appearance and All- Pro honors that Lawrence has not yet earned.
So, a deal that includes a couple of second-rounders and a Day 3 pick may be what the team is looking for in a Dexter Lawrence trade.
