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All 32 NFL teams (including Giants) ranked by their interior defensive linemen

With Aaron Donald now retired, New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence assumes the role of the league’s most dominant interior defensive lineman. Even prior to that retirement, a case could be made for Sexy Dexy.

But what about the depth behind Lawrence? Does his position as the No. 1 interior defensive lineman raise the unit’s overall value enough to be considered at the top of the league?

As it turns out, some believe that answer is “no.”

Here’s a look at where the Giants landed in the interior defensive linemen rankings of ESPN’s Mike Clay:

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32. Los Angeles Chargers

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Morgan Fox, Otito Ogbonnia, Scott Matlock, Poona Ford, Justin Eboigbe

31. Houston Texans

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Kurt Hinish, Khalil Davis, Folorunso Fatukasi, Tim Settle, Mario Edwards Jr.

30. Arizona Cardinals

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Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols, L.J. Collier, Dante Stills, Roy Lopez

29. New Orleans Saints

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Nathan Shepherd, Bryan Bresee, Khalen Saunders, Jack Heflin, Khristian Boyd

28. Chicago Bears

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Andrew Billings, Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens, Byron Cowart, Michael Dwumfour

27. Minnesota Vikings

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Harrison Phillips, Jonathan Bullard, Jerry Tillery, Jonah Williams, Jaquelin Roy

26. Los Angeles Rams

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Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Bobby Brown III, Larrell Murchison, Desjuan Johnson

25. Miami Dolphins

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Zach Sieler, Benito Jones, Jonathan Harris, Da’Shawn Hand, Neville Gallimore

24. Dallas Cowboys

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Osa Odighizuwa, Mazi Smith, Chauncey Golston, Carl Davis, Viliami Fehoko

23. New York Giants

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Dexter Lawrence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Jordan Phillips, D.J. Davidson, Jordon Riley

22. Philadelphia Eagles

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Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Marlon Tuipulotu, PJ Mustipher

21. New England Patriots

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Christian Barmore, Davon Godchaux, Armon Watts, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms Jr.

20. New York Jets

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Quinnen Williams, Javon Kinlaw, Solomon Thomas, Leki Fotu, Jalyn Holmes

19. Tennessee Titans

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Jeffery Simmons, Sebastian Joseph-Day, T’Vondre Sweat, Keondre Coburn, TK McLendon Jr.

18. Buffalo Bills

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Ed Oliver, Austin Johnson, Daquan Jones, DeShawn Williams, DeWayne Carter

17. Denver Broncos

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Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach, Matt Henningsen, Angelo Blackson

16. Cincinnati Bengals

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B.J. Hill, Sheldon Rankins, Kris Jenkins, Zachary Carter, McKinnley Jackson

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Calijah Kancey, Vita Vea, Logan Hall, Greg Gaines, William Gholston

14. Carolina Panthers

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Derrick Brown, Shy Tuttle, A’Shawn Robinson, Nick Thurman, LaBryan Ray

13. Cleveland Browns

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Dalvin Tomlinson, Shelby Harris, Quinton Jefferson, Maurice Hurst, Michael Hall Jr.

12. San Francisco 49ers

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Javon Hargrave, Maliek Collins, Jordan Elliott, Kevin Givens, T.Y. McGill

11. Jacksonville Jaguars

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Arik Armstead, Roy Robertson-Harris, Adam Gotsis, Maason Smith, Davon Hamilton

10. Washington Commanders

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Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Jer’Zhan Newton, John Ridgeway, Phidarian Mathis

9. Las Vegas Raiders

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Christian Wilkins, John Jenkins, Adam Butler, Byron Young, Nesta Jade Silvera

8. Green Bay Packers

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Kenny Clark, Devonte Wyatt, Tedarrell Slaton, Karl Brooks, Colby Wooden

7. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Cameron Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi, Keeanu Benton, Montravius Adams, Dean Lowry

6. Baltimore Ravens

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Justin Madubuike, Travis Jones, Michael Pierce, Broderick Washington Jr., Brent Urban

5. Kansas City Chiefs

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Chris D. Jones, Derrick Nnadi, Tershawn Wharton, Mike Pennel, Neil Farrell Jr.

4. Atlanta Falcons

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Grady Jarrett, David Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, Ta’Quon Graham, Lacale London

3. Seattle Seahawks

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Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, Byron Murphy II, Dre’Mont Jones, Johnathan Hankins

2. Detroit Lions

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Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, John Cominsky, Levi Onwuzurike, Kyle Peko

1. Indianapolis Colts

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DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, Raekwon Davis, Taven Bryan, Eric Johnson

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