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Bengals expected to offer Dexter Lawrence long-term deal | Report
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to offer defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence a significant long-term deal after acquiring him from the New York Giants. This follows a stalled contract extension negotiation between Lawrence and the Giants.
Key points
- Bengals expected to offer Dexter Lawrence a long-term deal
- Lawrence acquired from Giants for the 10th overall pick
- Negotiations for a contract extension with Giants reached an impasse
- Lawrence requested a trade earlier this month
- He signed a four-year, $90-million extension with the Giants in 2023
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Among notable reactions to the Cincinnati Bengals' trade of the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was a tweet from NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the Bengals are expected to offer Lawrence a "significant long-term deal" after he passes his physical.
"(The Bengals are) a changing organization," Schultz added. "And their actions confirm it."
Lawrence and the Giants reportedly had reached an impasse in negotiations about a contract extension. Earlier in the month, Lawrence reportedly requested a trade.
In 2023, Lawrence signed a four-year, $90-million extension with the Giants.
Dexter Lawrence and the Giants failed to reach a contract extension.
Lawrence's contract was out of guaranteed money. His $20-million salary placed him 10th among interior defensive linemen, per ESPN.
The Giants are left with an obvious need at defensive tackle, but they now own the fifth and 10th overall picks in the upcoming draft.
The Bengals can pair Lawrence with Jonathan Allen at defensive tackle, with and , Lawrence's former Giants teammate, also in the mix at DT.
Q&A
What is the expected long-term deal for Dexter Lawrence with the Bengals?
The Bengals are expected to offer Dexter Lawrence a significant long-term deal after he passes his physical.
Why did Dexter Lawrence request a trade from the Giants?
Dexter Lawrence requested a trade from the Giants due to an impasse in contract extension negotiations.
What was Dexter Lawrence's previous contract with the Giants?
In 2023, Dexter Lawrence signed a four-year, $90-million extension with the Giants.
