NFL analyst Walder grades recent free agency signings and trades, including the Ravens' acquisition of Trey Hendrickson, the Steelers' trade for Michael Pittman Jr., and the Falcons' signing of Tua Tagovailoa, highlighting contract risks and team needs.
The New York Giants are expected to sign veteran defensive tackle D.J. Reader after the NFL draft concludes, per reports. The Giants initially planned to pair Reader with Dexter Lawrence, but Lawrence was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals over the weekend. Reader, whose $27.25 million contract with the Detroit Lions just expired, visited New York last week. The Giants went just 4-13 in the 2025 season and are looking to rebuild their roster.
The New York Giants are reportedly expected to sign veteran defensive tackle D.J. Reader after the NFL draft, per NY Post. The Giants initially wanted to pair Reader with Dexter Lawrence, but Lawrence was traded to the Bengals this weekend. Reader visited the Giants last week and is expected to sign once the draft concludes to protect the comp pick formula. The former Lions star had 28 tackles and 4 quarterback hits in 17 games last season, with his $27.25M contract now expired.
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.
Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Bengals and has signed a one-year, $28 million extension, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to acquire defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week’s NFL draft, according to two people familiar with the deal. The trade is pending a physical.
We're handing out report cards on big moves, including the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence II to the Bengals.
The Giants traded Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick in the draft. What does that say about the NFL's trade market, this draft class and the state of the Bengals?
The Giants are trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick in next week's NFL draft, sources told ESPN.
