Dexter Lawrence injury update: Brian Daboll reveals severity, timeline for Giants DL

New York Giants (2-10) defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after dislocating his left elbow in Thursday’s 27-20 Week 13 road defeat to the Dallas Cowboys (5-7), per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Head coach Brian Daboll called it a “long-term” injury on Friday, adding he’s “not very optimistic about it.”

Lawrence, who exited the game in the third quarter and did not return, had his elbow heavily wrapped and in a sling after the game, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN. He knew immediately the injury was significant, relaying his initial fears to linebacker Bobby Okereke after the play.

“I think I just dislocated my elbow,” Lawrence told Okereke.

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Lawrence went to the sideline where he had his elbow popped back in. He then walked into the locker room with a trainer.

Lawrence, the two-time Pro Bowler, was having a career year amid a tough season in New York. He leads all interior defenders with 9.0 sacks, to go along with 44 tackles (23 solo), 16 quarterback hits and a forced fumble. Lawrence, 27, entered the Thanksgiving Day matchup with 96 pressures when lined up at nose tackle since 2022, 19 more than the next player, according to Pro Football Focus.

He recorded three tackles (two solo) against Dallas before leaving the game.