'Nobody was going to beat the 10th pick:' How the Bengals wooed the Giants into trading vet Dexter Lawrence
Summary
Dexter Lawrence told the New York Giants he wanted a new contract or to be traded. The Giants did not want to trade him but agreed to do so when they received a good offer. The Cincinnati Bengals traded for Lawrence by giving up their 10th overall draft pick.Key Facts
- Dexter Lawrence asked the Giants for a new deal or a trade.
- The Giants initially wanted to keep Lawrence.
- The Giants agreed to trade him only if they got a valuable return.
- The Bengals made a trade to get Lawrence.
- The Bengals gave the Giants the 10th overall pick in the draft.
- The Bengals believed no one else could beat them in acquiring Lawrence.
- This trade involved both teams changing their plans for players and picks.
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