After plenty of talk about whether or not the New York Giants would be trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, it’s happening, according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Late Saturday, April 18, Schefter sent a message out on X, stating, “Draft week blockbuster: The Giants are trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the 10th overall pick going to New York, per ESPN sources.”
He added, “The Giants now head into Thursday night with the 5th and 10th overall picks.”
Reaction to the move was swift. “Everyone praises the Bengals but giving up a top ten pick for a defensive tackle is terrible resource allocation,” one follower said on X. “Elite quarterbacks win championships, not interior linemen. Cincinnati severely overpaid for a non-premium defensive position when they needed offense.”
New York Giants Head Coach John Harbaugh Discussed the Dexter Lawrence Situation This Past Week
New Giants head coach John Harbaugh opened up about the Lawrence situation this week. Lawrence, of course, had two years remaining on the four-year, $90 million extension he agreed to in 2023, but he requested a trade after negotiations paused. Plus, multiple reports have surfaced that he wanted a new team.
“We are working together to get the best outcome for the Giants team,” Harbaugh told Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. “We also respect Dexter fully as a person and player and want him to be happy. We are doing everything we can. As best we can. As responsibly as we can.”
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