### **Ravens Named Potential Landing Spot for Dexter Lawrence if He's Traded**
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has reportedly requested a trade, and the Ravens have been named a potential landing spot for the three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro if his request is granted.
"From John Harbaugh's current team to his former one? Maybe it seems unlikely on the surface, but there are several reasons for the Ravens to land on this list," [CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles wrote](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dexter-lawrence-trade-request-giants-landing-spots/). "First, the status of Nnamdi Madubuike is very much up in the air. He suffered a neck injury early last season and did not return. The Ravens really struggled to replace his disruption against the pass and finished with their second-lowest sack rate in franchise history. They have attempted to fix that with the Trey Hendrickson signing.
"Second, it's worth noting GM Eric DeCosta said he envisioned pairing Hendrickson with Maxx Crosby, the other star defender they were keen on adding before backing out of the trade and switching their focus to Hendrickson. … The Ravens are clearly willing to pay to add a premier talent. And third, the Ravens have the money."
[Ravens Wire’s Glenn Erby](https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/ravens/2026/04/06/ravens-dexter-lawrence-trade-interest-giants-2026/89485739007/) also thinks the Ravens should consider pursuing Lawrence if he's on the trade block.
"The Ravens don't have many pressing needs, but adding an impact defensive tackle could be a priority depending on what news comes out about the future of Pro Bowler Nnamdi Madubuike," Erby wrote.
Lawrence, 28, signed a four-year, $90 million extension with the Giants in 2023, but negotiations for a new deal have stalled.
Lawrence is coming off his least productive season. He had 0.5 sacks last year after recording a career-high nine sacks in 2024.