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Dexter Lawrence Sends Warning After Being Drafted by Bengals

Dexter Lawrence Sends Warning After Being Drafted by Bengals

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals traded their No. 10 NFL Draft pick to get defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants. Lawrence soon signed a one-year, $28 million deal with the Bengals and said he is motivated to prove the team made a good choice.

Key Facts

  • The Bengals traded their 10th overall pick to acquire Dexter Lawrence.
  • Lawrence had asked for a trade from the Giants after seven seasons.
  • He still had two years left on his contract with the Giants.
  • Lawrence signed a one-year, $28 million extension with the Bengals.
  • He is a three-time Pro Bowl player and two-time All-Pro.
  • Lawrence has 341 tackles and 30.5 sacks over his career.
  • He aims to show the Bengals they made a smart investment.
  • The Bengals also added other defensive players like Boye Mafe and Jonathan Allen this offseason.
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