The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. This trade gives the Giants two first-round picks, enhancing their draft strategy as they rebuild their roster.
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New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati Bengals
Giants received the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Giants now have two first-round picks: No. 5 and No. 10
Total of seven projected selections for the Giants in the draft
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2026 NFL draft: All New York Giants picks following Dexter Lawrence trade
The New York Giantsexecuted a blockbuster trade on Saturday, sending three-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The deal provides the Giants with significant additional draft capital as they accelerate their roster rebuild.
With the acquisition, New York now controls two first-round selections: The No. 5 and No. 10 picks. The team also retains its projected seven total selections entering the draft.
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Q&A
What did the New York Giants receive in the Dexter Lawrence trade?
The New York Giants received the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft in exchange for Dexter Lawrence.
How many draft picks do the New York Giants have for the 2026 NFL draft?
The New York Giants now have two first-round picks, the No. 5 and No. 10 selections, along with a total of seven projected selections.
Who did the New York Giants trade Dexter Lawrence to?
The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals.
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The Giants' full list of picks is as follows:
First round: No. 5 overall
First round: No. 10 overall
Second round: No. 37 overall
Fourth round: No. 105 overall
Fifth round: No. 145 overall
Sixth round: No. 186 overall
Sixth round: No. 192 overall (acquired from Miami in the Darren Waller trade)
Sixth round: No. 193 overall (acquired from Dallas in the Jordan Phillips deal)
The Giants have no third-round or seventh-round selection.
This infusion of premium picks allows the Giants to address multiple roster needs, particularly along the defensive line and other areas of weakness, as they enter the draft in Pittsburgh with enhanced flexibility to reshape the team.