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Dexter Lawrence trade details: Giants sending star DT to Bengals in pre-draft blockbuster deal involving No. 10 pick
TL;DR
The New York Giants have traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, receiving the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in return. The trade comes amid contract negotiations that reached an impasse.
Key points
- Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to Bengals
- Bengals received No. 10 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
- Trade follows stalled contract negotiations
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The New York Giants have traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. The full trade package is still being determined, but it includes the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is being sent back to Cincinnati in the swap.
Lawrence is due for a new contract, and reports in the week leading up to draft week suggested the two sides reached an impasse, causing trade talks to swirl. The Giants had been wanting at least a first-round pick, and many believed Lawrence could be had for a late-first.
Instead, Cincinnati traded the No. 10 pick as New York and new head coach John Harbaugh got their second top-10 pick in the first round of Thursday's draft.
Here is more on the trade that sends Dexter Lawrence from New York to Cincinnati in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Dexter Lawrence trade details
Cincinnati gets:
- DT Dexter Lawrence
New York gets:
- No. 10 pick in 2026 NFL Draft
The Giants are trading Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the No. 10 pick in the 2026 draft heading back to New York.
Q&A
What are the details of the Dexter Lawrence trade to the Bengals?
The Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why did the Giants trade Dexter Lawrence before the draft?
The trade occurred due to stalled contract negotiations between Lawrence and the Giants, prompting the team to seek a first-round pick.
What does the trade mean for the Bengals' draft strategy?
Acquiring the No. 10 pick allows the Bengals to strengthen their roster, potentially targeting key positions in the upcoming draft.
