# The 2026 NFL draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · ESPN*

## Key points

- Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade from the New York Giants.
- The Giants are open to listening to trade offers for Lawrence but are not actively seeking a deal.
- Coach John Harbaugh's history suggests he may favor trading disgruntled players for draft picks.
- A potential Lawrence trade could net the Giants two Day 2 picks and one Day 3 pick.
- Trading Lawrence would make defensive tackle a major draft priority for the Giants.

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