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Monday morning NFL reactions to Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Bengals traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants, signing him to a one-year $28 million extension. This move, described as 'un-Bengal-like,' has sparked discussions among NFL insiders.
Key points
- Bengals traded for Dexter Lawrence from Giants
- Lawrence signed a one-year $28 million extension
- Move considered 'un-Bengal-like' by insiders
- Joe Burrow reportedly influenced the trade
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The Saturday, April 18 trade by the Cincinnati Bengals for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants was still the talk of the NFL shows Monday morning April 20.
The "un-Bengal-like" move to bypass the club's 10th-round selection overall and trade the pick to the Giants to sign Lawrence to a one-year $28 million extension was viewed differently by some of the league's top insiders.
Rather than being hit by Dexter Lawrence, as he was in October 2024, NFl experts believe Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow encouraged the move to acquire the defensive tackle formerly with the Giants.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says Joe Burrow drove deal for Dexter Lawrence
On ESPN's "Get Up" show with Mike Greenberg, Adam Schefter said many believe the Lawrence trade is to keep quarterback Joe Burrow happy.
"If there's another season that goes South, it's hard to imagine that Joe Burrow would be particularly pleased with that and who knows what questions would arise?" Schefter said.
He pointed out last year's signings of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins at Burrow's request. Schefter says Lawrence's performance was down last year, but in past years, he was a force on the Giants' defensive line, often being double-teamed.
Q&A
What did the Bengals give up to acquire Dexter Lawrence?
The Bengals traded their 10th-round selection overall to the New York Giants to acquire Dexter Lawrence.
How much is Dexter Lawrence's contract extension with the Bengals worth?
Dexter Lawrence signed a one-year contract extension worth $28 million with the Bengals.
Who influenced the Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence?
NFL experts believe that Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow encouraged the team to acquire Dexter Lawrence.
