On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Dexter Lawrence requested a trade from the New York Giants due to dissatisfaction with his contract. Several teams should be interested in the former All-Pro, including the Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo struggled mightily against the run this past season, and they haven’t re-signed defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. They do have second-year player Deone Walker and Ed Oliver, but Lawrence would bring a different element to the defensive line.
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 340 pounds, Lawrence has stood out as one of the best interior defenders in the game. He had his best season in 2024, recording 44 tackles and nine sacks in 12 games. He saw his season come to an early end, however, when he suffered a dislocated elbow during the Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys.
He played all 17 games in 2025, but had just a half-sack and posted a run defense grade of 57.0, per PFF. While his performance was concerning, Lawrence could return to form now that he’s a year removed from surgery. Playing for a contender wouldn’t hurt his motivation either.
Can the Buffalo Bills afford Dexter Lawrence?