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The Cincinnati Bengals traded the 10th overall pick to the New York Giants for All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence also signed a one-year, $28 million contract extension, keeping him with the Bengals for three more seasons.
The NFL sits just days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, but teams continue to finalize major trades before the Las Vegas Raiders go on the clock.
On Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals grabbed attention by trading the 10th overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
The Bengals have now made the deal official. Reports confirm itâs a straightforward swapâLawrence for the 10th overall pickâwith no late-round selections or conditions attached.
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As part of the move, the Bengals also signed Lawrence to a contract extension, according to multiple reports. ESPNâs Adam Schefter reports the extension is a one-year, $28 million deal, keeping Lawrence under contract with Cincinnati for the next three seasons.
All things considered, the deal could prove to be a financial steal for the Bengals. However, when the 2028 offseason arrives, Lawrence will likely seek another extension.
Questions have lingered about the Bengalsâ willingness to pay top-tier talent, but this move offers a clear win-win. Lawrence secures the contract he has sought, while Cincinnati adds much-needed strength to its defense.
The Bengals also land Lawrence on what appears to be a team-friendly deal. Earlier projections suggested his contract could surpass Jonesâ 2024 extension.
The Cincinnati Bengals traded the 10th overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence, with no additional selections involved.
Dexter Lawrence's contract extension is a one-year deal worth $28 million, keeping him under contract with the Bengals for three seasons.
The trade for Dexter Lawrence strengthens the Bengals' defensive line, adding an All-Pro talent as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.

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Now, attention turns to the long-term outcome of the trade. In a few years, either the Bengals or Giants could find themselves in contention for a Lombardi Trophy.
Cincinnati hopes this investment accelerates its timeline to compete as early as 2026. If the team can keep quarterback Joe Burrow healthy, it should remain firmly in that conversation.
Adding Lawrence bolsters a previously underperforming defenseâbut will it be enough to make the unit truly competitive?