{"id":273299,"date":"2026-04-09T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=273299"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:45:57","slug":"potential-landing-spots-for-all-pro-dexter-lawrence-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/04\/09\/potential-landing-spots-for-all-pro-dexter-lawrence-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Landing Spots for All-Pro Dexter Lawrence in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was announced on April 6, 2026, that defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was initiating a trade from the New York Giants to a new team. Due to the team’s failure to negotiate a new deal, he is looking to take his talents to a hungry organization seeking to win.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2025, Lawrence played in all 17 games. While he only recorded half a sack, he had an interception and four passes deflected. The man they call \u201cSexy Dexy\u201d, Lawrence played a major role in the strong defense that the Giants possessed.<\/span><\/p>\n

But where can Lawrence land for the 2026 NFL season?<\/span><\/p>\n

Where Could Dexter Lawrence Land in 2026?<\/h3>\n

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Chicago Bears<\/h4>\n

The Chicago Bears<\/a> are one of the top contenders that Lawrence could land with. They have the draft capital and are in much need of a pass rusher. Pairing the All-Pro nose tackle with a defensive end like Montez Sweat<\/a> can give the Bears a competitive edge on the defensive side of the football.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/h4>\n

Although it is on the unlikely side, the Buffalo Bills<\/a> are another team looking to build on defense. Their run defense was subpar and quarterback Josh Allen<\/a> could use the help. The more the defense gets better, the less \u2018hero-ball\u2019 the former MVP will play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cincinnati Bengals<\/h4>\n

The Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> are in desperate need of defenders in every position. Many players who were on the roster in 2025 are on different teams (Trey Hendrickson<\/a>). But the Bengals are aggressively trying to rebuild and anchor their defensive line that could not generate any pressure on opposing quarterbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston Texans<\/h4>\n

The Houston Texans<\/a> may already have a terrifying defense, but imagine a line with Will Anderson Jr.,<\/a> Danielle Hunter,<\/a> and Dexter Lawrence. Quarterbacks would be in fear just trying to move out of the pocket. This will create massive athleticism and speed to an already powerful unit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Las Vegas Raiders<\/h4>\n

The Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> would be another interesting team that Lawrence could look at. Not only are they building something special by potentially drafting Indiana\u2019s Fernando Mendoza<\/a>, but they are also looking to give assistance to pass rusher Maxx Crosby<\/a>. This could generate a pass rush that has been lacking for many years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers<\/h4>\n

The Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> are a dark horse to possibly land the All-Pro. Head coach Jim Harbaugh<\/a> is looking to bring a source of physicality for the new season. Along with their 22nd overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft, they could have two defensive linemen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reflection<\/h4>\n

While these are teams that need an edge rusher, the New York Giants are also asking for something in return. The organization is asking for a late 2026 first-round pick or a combination of a second or fifth round selection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The organizations listed above also have to be prepared. They must be ready to handle his $20 million-plus cap hit for the year. Also, they are going to have to be ready to negotiate a new extension for Lawrence. This will give him a chance to be on a contending team and keep him happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teams must be aware that Lawrence proved to be a distraction during his tenure with the Giants. So everyone must be prepared for what they are getting in return. But if he is able to perform at a significantly high level, he is an asset for any defensive unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It was announced on April 6, 2026, that defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was initiating a trade from the New York Giants to a new team. Due to the team’s failure to negotiate a new deal, he is looking to take his talents to a hungry organization seeking to win.\u00a0 In 2025, Lawrence played in all […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5783,"featured_media":207932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6431,20],"tags":[4752,7300],"class_list":["post-273299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-teams","category-giants","tag-dexter-lawrence","tag-new-york-giants-news"],"modified_by":"Mike Roberts","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5783"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273299"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":273395,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273299\/revisions\/273395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/207932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}