Bengals Trade No. 10 Pick for 3-Time Pro Bowler Days Before NFL Draft
Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals traded their No. 10 overall pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, a player selected to the Pro Bowl three times. This trade happened just before the NFL Draft, as the Bengals aim to strengthen their defense.Key Facts
- The Bengals gave up the 10th pick in the NFL Draft to acquire Dexter Lawrence.
- Dexter Lawrence is a defensive tackle who has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times.
- Lawrence requested a trade from the Giants after failing to agree on a long-term contract.
- The trade is a direct player-for-pick exchange without other players or picks involved.
- Lawrence has played seven seasons with the Giants, starting 102 of 109 games.
- He has recorded 341 tackles, 30.5 sacks, and 103 quarterback hits in his career.
- The Bengals are focusing on improving their defense to support quarterback Joe Burrow.
- Cincinnati also added several defensive players in free agency, including Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen.
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