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Should the Steelers trade for Dexter Lawrence?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Arch Stanton, Apr 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM.

  1. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton Well-Known Member

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    The Steelers haven't had a true NT since Javon Hargrave, and I feel like Dexter Lawrence would be a great addition to the defense. If I were Omar Kahn I'd be on the phone with the Giants right now trying to work out a deal for "Sexy Dexy". Any thoughts?
     
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  2. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    Yes
     
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  3. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    Unlikely...He will likely stay with the giants.He just want a raise in his contract
     
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  4. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We Are

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    Trade assets for a declining player who wants overpaid

    Put me down as a no
     
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  5. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton Well-Known Member

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    I don't think he's "declining", he's only 28 and still has another 3-4 good (maybe even great) years left in him. Dexter had a off year for him in 2025 because the Giants are a garbage team. Put him on a good team like the Steelers, he could help them get to the next level. Sure, he won't come cheap, but the Steelers have enough cap space to afford him.
     
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  6. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    They have 27 million and haven't signed Rodgers yet, they also need money to sign their rookie class and they always carry an extra 6-8 million more during the season. If they want a NT just draft one in the mid-rounds they would come a lot cheaper.
     
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  7. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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  8. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    Kayden McDonald profiles far better than what Dexter Lawrence does at this point in his career. If this were two years ago, I would have been all over this trade. Now, not so much anymore.
     
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  9. Steeldude

    Steeldude Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't say I am against it, but he is in his 8th season. I would rather draft McDonald or Orange. The upcoming draft has about 5 quality NTs for the 0 tech.
     
  10. Steeldude

    Steeldude Well-Known Member

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    Agreed
     
  11. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    Lawrence was a Page 2 DT last season but wants paid as a Page 1 player. Why would any team want to trade for that? Steelers have picks, draft has talent.
     
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  12. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    I think the Steelers should consult Dubas from the Penguins before going forward with any trade or FA pick ups. This guy gets an A++ in my book.
     
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  13. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    I thought the vast majority of this board wanted younger and cheaper.
     
  14. Karl

    Karl Well-Known Member

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    Trading Highsmith.

    I have heard some rumblings about the possibility of trading Highsmith.
    I don't it would be for this player, though it could make sense. It sounds like that relationship has gone really sour.
    but one never really knows.

    I could see trading Highsmith for picks.

    It feels like a lot of horse trading could go on in this draft possibly, if I put any weight on the article I read.
    The Steelers don't normally trade but there's a new coach in town and he doesn't really have a QB nor a complete WR group.
    So the more picks the better.
     
  15. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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    This is why I don't want him
     

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