Lawrence absent from Giants workouts, but Harbaugh optimistic

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Standout defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II requested a trade recently and didn't show for the first day of the New York Giants' offseason program Tuesday. It doesn't necessarily mean he will land elsewhere.

Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism during a video call with reporters on Tuesday that the Lawrence situation can eventually get settled, with him remaining in New York. Lawrence has been hoping for a new deal from the Giants for the past two offseasons.

"We'll find out. I think the prospects [of a return] are going to be high because the Giants, speaking for the Giants, we want Dexter here and I believe Dexter wants to be here," Harbaugh said. "And that's a good formula."