New Orleans Saints Should Absolutely Check In On Dexter Lawrence Trade With New York Giants

The New Orleans Saints should seriously consider pursuing a trade for New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, despite the long odds and high price tag. Host Ross Jackson argues that Lawrence—a proven elite nose tackle and one of the NFL’s few true 'superstar' interior defenders—would be a perfect fit for the Saints’ defensive scheme under Brandon Staley, especially in their shift toward a more versatile, multiple front. While a two-first-round-pick package is unrealistic, Jackson suggests a more plausible trade involving day-two picks and potential roster players like Pete Werner or even Alvin Kamara as part of a package. The Saints’ defensive rebuild, including the acquisition of Devon Godshaw, makes a move for Lawrence both logical and strategic. However, Jackson also cautions that the trade is far from guaranteed—Lawrence may simply be using leverage in contract negotiations. On the draft front, Jackson dismisses the likelihood of the Saints trading back, citing their 20-year drought of such moves and their preference for high-impact picks. The only scenario where a trade back makes sense is if multiple first-round-caliber players remain on the board at pick eight. Otherwise, the Saints are more likely to either stand pat or move up—particularly for elite edge rushers like Cassius Howell, wide receivers like Denzel Boston, or tight end Kenyon Sadiq, with a strong case for moving up in the second round to land Texas A&M’s Casey Concepcion.