Giants 'Hurt' By Blockbuster Dexter Lawrence Trade to the Bengals: Report
Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals traded their 2026 No. 10 overall draft pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Lawrence, who requested a trade, signed a one-year, $28 million contract extension with the Bengals after a less productive 2025 season.Key Facts
- The Bengals traded their 2026 No. 10 overall draft pick for Dexter Lawrence II.
- This was the Bengals' first time trading a top-10 pick for a player since 1966.
- Lawrence asked for a trade earlier in 2026.
- The Giants held both the 5th and 10th overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft after the trade.
- Lawrence had a less productive 2025 season, with career lows in sacks, tackles, and quarterback hits.
- The Giants wanted to keep Lawrence but agreed to the trade after offers from the Bengals.
- The Bengals gave Lawrence a one-year, $28 million contract extension after acquiring him.
- Lawrence is expected to improve the Bengals’ defense as he enters his age-29 season.
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