When the New York Giants selected defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, they knew they were getting a committed player.
As it turns out however, commitment also seems to define Lawrence as a person.
As a rookie, Lawrence wore half a tattoo sleeve on his right arm, which had been added to since his time at Clemson. But here in 2020, that half sleeve looks a lot more like a full sleeve.
In addition to his intense training, Lawrence got some skillful ink work done this offseason, including a massive Giants tattoo on his biceps, just above the inner portion of his elbow.
Check it out:
@TalkinGiants Dex has the Giants tattoo. He has to retire with us now…right? pic.twitter.com/5LzfeuMIG5
— RIP KOBE BEAN BRYANT (@BeardedLumby) August 4, 2020
Tattoos usually represent a person’s individual journey, so Lawrence’s time in New York will be memorialized whether he remains with the team or not. However, you can bet both he and the Giants hope their union will remain in place for the long-term.
Lawrence has three years (and a fifth-year option) remaining on his rookie deal, but should he continue to improve, the Giants are likely to work out a contract extension sometime in 2021 or 2022.
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