The New York Giants might not have the reputation of a complete team, but there are some terrifying talents on that roster for opponents. Every NFL team consistently looks for ways to improve their roster, but what if they were given the chance to pluck a player from the opposition? Many may assume running back Saquon Barkley tops the list, but Dallas already has a top running back in Tony Pollard.
When deciding what Giant would fit perfect on the Dallas Cowboys roster, it’s a no-brainer. Especially with first-round pick Mazi Smith’s growing pains, defensive tackle is at a premium. Why not add an All-Pro?
Dexter Lawrence was a key contributor for a two-time national champion at Clemson, and that same dominance has translated to the NFL game. After a strong first few seasons, it all clicked for Lawrence in 2022. He earned second-team All-Pro honors with 68 tackles, 7.5 sacks and a whopping 70 pressures according to PFF‘s review.
None of those sacks came against the Cowboys, however Lawrence’s value is similar to the man who shares his surname in Dallas. Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence’s value goes as both a pass rusher, and run stopper. It’s no different for Dexter Lawrence, who has 21 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks over his first four seasons.
Lawrence fits a need perfectly with the Cowboys, and it would get rid of the nightmare of having to go against him twice a year to boot. The fifth-year star just inked a deal that extends him through the 2027 season, making him the fifth-highest paid defensive tackle, and that number would probably make Jerry Jones pass out with current contract discussions , but this is all dreaming here.
For Dallas, Johnathan Hankins is the run-stopping anchor in the middle. With Dexter Lawrence flanking him, no one would have a chance rushing against the Cowboys when the alternative is going outside towards Demarcus Lawrence or Micah Parsons.
With all due respect to the ascending talent Osa Odighizuwa, dropping him a level down the depth chart in favor of Dexter Lawrence would be a coop for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. The thought of Dexter Lawrence joining this defense makes him the no-brainer pick of a New York star to steal. That said, Dallas will have their hands full with Lawrence Sunday night, and it’ll be key to watch if the Cowboys can contain him like last season.