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Bengals' Best Move of the Offseason is a No-Brainer

Bengals' Best Move of the Offseason is a No-Brainer

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during the NFL offseason to improve their defense, which struggled last season. This move is seen as a strong addition to help the team perform better next year.

Key Facts

  • The Bengals finished last season with 6 wins and 11 losses.
  • Their defense was ranked 29th based on a statistic called EPA per play.
  • The team traded with the New York Giants to get Dexter Lawrence.
  • Lawrence is a 28-year-old, 6-foot-4, 340-pound defensive tackle.
  • The Bengals gave up the 10th pick in the NFL draft to get Lawrence.
  • Experts say this trade is better than trying to find a good player in a weak draft class.
  • The Giants coach, John Harbaugh, was willing to trade Lawrence for a fresh start on his roster.
  • Bringing Lawrence to Cincinnati is expected to strengthen the Bengals' defense.
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