NFL Draft 2026: Giants trade Dexter Lawrence, add 10th overall pick

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The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, acquiring the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This gives the Giants two top-ten picks, allowing them to select 5th and 10th overall.

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Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals
Giants acquired the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Giants will now pick 5th and 10th in the draft
Lawrence was a Pro Bowl selection three times
He had requested a trade due to contract issues

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 02: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants takes the field against the San Francisco 49ers before the game at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New York Giants have added a second pick in the top ten selections of the 2026 NFL Draft with a blockbuster trade Saturday night. The team sent defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, gaining the 10th overall pick in exchange – landing the Giants right in front of the Miami Dolphins, who hold the 11th and 30th picks in the first round round this year. The Giants will now pick 5th and 10th when the Draft kicks off on Thursday. Lawrence was the 17th overall pick by the Giants in 2019. He has been selected to three Pro Bowls in his seven seasons and has been named a Second-Team All-Pro twice. He has recorded 341 career tackles, 15 passes defensed, one interception, five forced fumbles, and 30.5 sacks. He had requested a trade earlier this month as he and the Giants could not come to an agreement on a new contract. He has two-years remaining on a four-year, $90 million extension he signed before the 2023 season. What impact do you think this trade has on the Dolphins’ draft pick? Let us know in the comments. *For more on the Bengals’ side of this trade, check out Cincy Jungle. For Giants’ reactions, head over to .*

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What did the Giants receive in the trade for Dexter Lawrence?

The Giants received the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in exchange for Dexter Lawrence.

How many Pro Bowls has Dexter Lawrence been selected to?

Dexter Lawrence has been selected to three Pro Bowls during his seven-season career.

What are the Giants' draft positions after trading Dexter Lawrence?

After the trade, the Giants will have the 5th and 10th overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft 2026: Giants trade Dexter Lawrence, add 10th overall pick

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