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Bengals land Dexter Lawrence from Giants for No 10 pick in draft-week splash
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week’s NFL draft, two people with knowledge of the trade told the Associated Press on Saturday night.
TL;DR
- Cincinnati Bengals acquired Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants.
- The Bengals traded the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft for Lawrence.
- Lawrence requested a trade due to wanting a new contract.
- The Giants now hold the 5th and 10th overall picks in the draft.
- This is the Bengals' first draft without a first-round pick since 1989.
- Lawrence had nine sacks in 2024 but only a half-sack last season; he is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team AP All-Pro.
- The Bengals ranked near the bottom defensively last season in yards, points, and rushing defense.
- The Giants become the 22nd team in the common draft era to have two top 10 picks.