Giants, Dexter Lawrence II Reach Contract Impasse

The New York Giants and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II have reached an impasse in negotiations for a contract extension. Sources close to the situation confirmed the development to NFL Network on Tuesday night.

Lawrence, a key player in the Giants' defensive scheme, currently plays a significant role on the team. The halt in talks comes as the franchise seeks to secure long-term commitments from core players. The Giants concluded their recent season with an 11-7 record, including two playoff victories, before a divisional round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Lawrence completed his fourth NFL season in 2022, recording 68 total tackles and 7.5 sacks. He earned First-Team All-Pro honors, a career-high for the defensive tackle. The Giants drafted Lawrence 17th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft.