In terms of average annual value, Dexter Lawrence‘s contract currently ranks 10th amongst defensive tackles. The Giants Pro Bowler is on the books for another three years, meaning an extension at this point would not entirely be feasible. 
Nevertheless, Lawrence could see an uptick in earnings for the coming campaign. The Giants have added $3MM in incentives for 2025, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Lawrence was already set to earn $17MM this season, but his compensation could increase as a result of this move.
The 2023 offseason saw a new group of high-profile defensive tackles sign nearly identical extensions with their respective teams. Lawrence was among them, and his pact averages $22.5MM annually. No incentives were originally included in the deal, but with that now the case for at least one year this situation could be set up for extension negotiations in 2026. Indeed, The Athletic’s Dan Duggan predicts “more serious” contract talks will likely take place next offseason.
Lawrence earned the first of three consecutive Pro Bowl nod in 2022, and he also landed a spot on the second All-Pro team. The same was true the following year as the Clemson product remained a standout contributor along the Giants’ defensive line. Despite missing five games in 2024, Lawrence set a new career high with nine sacks, something which would have helped his position in contract talks. Instead of an early attempt to move up the pecking order at his position, the 27-year-old will focus on hitting theses new incentives.
As a whole, the Giants will look to take a needed step forward across the board. The upcoming make-or-break season for head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will no doubt be impacted by the play of New York’s defense. The team’s defensive front in particular will be a unit to watch in 2025, and Lawrence will be counted on to once again lead the way. If he manages to put together another productive campaign, a short-term boost in earnings will be seen along with increased leverage for any extension negotiations which take place.
No complaints from the ‘honor your contract’ people w/ him getting a raise?
The most ignorant commenters on the interwebs.
As a Giants fan, it is funny to see them do better than another front office. A little extra potential money keeps their star defender happy. Meanwhile, the Bengals play hardball with theirs and some of the tough guy fans laud it.
Love this move. Hopefully Lawrence is a Giant for the rest of his career.
There was no mention of money. The Giants are probably offering Dexter discounted tickets to Yankees and Mets games if he meets some performance standards 🙂
“The Giants have added $3MM in incentives for 2025,”