Giants rework DT Dexter Lawrence's deal, clear $7.5M

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The New York Giants restructured defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence's contract to clear $7.5 million in salary cap space, ESPN reported Thursday.

The Giants converted $10 million of the two-time Pro Bowl selection's base salary into a signing bonus, per the report. The team had been about $2.5 million over the cap before reworking the deal.

Lawrence, 26, signed a four-ye