Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No.10 Pick
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- New York Giants trade Dexter Lawrence after a contract impasse, receiving the No. 10 pick while retaining the No. 5 slot.
- Cincinnati Bengals acquire the three‑time Pro Bowl DT to reinforce a defensive line that missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, adding to recent signings of Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen and Bryan Cook.
- Dexter Lawrence enters his final two years without guaranteed money, boasting 30.5 sacks and 40 tackles for loss in 109 games.
- CBS Sports corroborates the trade details, confirming the No. 10 overall pick component.
Why it matters: The Bengals add a Pro Bowl DT to boost a defense that missed the playoffs for three straight seasons.
