The New York Giants secured one of their true building blocks on the heels of the 2023 NFL Draft, shortly after their first playoff victory since Super Bowl XLVI. Dexter Lawerence earned a four-year extension worth $90 million in new money, with $46.5 million fully guaranteed at signing.
Lawrence had 70 pressures and 7.5 sacks while playing the fourth most snaps at IDL in 2022; this was especially impressive due to his massive 340-pound frame. The burden on Lawrence and fellow starting IDL Leonard Williams was a point of emphasis during the 2023 free-agent period.