‘I wanted to be respected’: Dexter Lawrence discusses contract extension
By: Staff Report May 5, 2023

Dexter Lawrence was all smiles on Friday after signing a four-year, $90 million contract extension with the New York Giants that includes $60 million guaranteed.

The former Clemson star defensive tackle, who is coming off a breakout Pro Bowl and All-Pro season in 2022, met with the media Friday to discuss his new deal.

Lawrence touched on what was important to him in his contract extension, why he wanted to stay with the Giants, how he celebrated the new deal, his desire to be a Hall of Famer and more.

Check out some of what Big Dex had to say to various reporters on Friday:

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