Bengals Acquire Dexter Lawrence in Blockbuster Trade and Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals have acquired star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for a 2026 first-round pick. Lawrence passed his physical and signed a one-year, $28 million extension. GM Duke Tobin defended the move following Lawrence's trade request. In his first comments since the deal, Lawrence expressed a new 'fire' inside, marking the end of an offseason saga between the defensive tackle and the Giants as he transitions to his new team.