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On April 18, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing sources, that the Cincinnati Bengals made a blockbuster trade to improve their defense as the acquired Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants. In return, the Bengals sent the 10th overall pick from the 2026 NFL Draft.
The trade follows a breakdown in contract talks between the Giants and Lawrence. The 28-year-old still has two years left on his deal, but none of it is guaranteed. After seven seasons in New York, he ultimately asked to be traded.
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