With offseason programs beginning this week for teams led by new coaches, Lawrence appears to be digging in, refusing to report to the start of free practice while asking for a fresh start elsewhere.
A first-round pick out of Clemson in 2019, Lawrence has earned three Pro Bowl nods from 2022-2024 and two second-team All-Pro selections, proving to be an inside force for a Giants club that has struggled throughout his career. New York identified Lawrence as a key piece in the construction of the bigs when they signed him to a four-year, $90 million extension through 2023, but it seems they can’t hit the same ball when it comes to Lawrence’s next payday.
In his prime, at 28 years old and with two years left on his current deal, Lawrence should get a significant return. We’ll see if his trade request prompts Schoen to answer calls about Lawrence’s availability, or if it prompts the GM to move closer to another extension with a storied inside linebacker.