Trending Now - Bengals Secure Dexter Lawrence in Bold Trade With Giants

WHO:

NBC Sports - Lawrence has not attended the Giants' voluntary offseason workouts, which began on April 7th, 2026.

ESPN - Dexter Lawrence signed a one-year, $28 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals after the trade.

NBC Sports - The Bengals announced the trade on April 19th, 2026.

Fox News - John Harbaugh is the head coach of the New York Giants and stated, "everybody is tradable."

Fox News - Dexter Lawrence, a 28-year-old defensive tackle, was traded from the New York Giants to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Fox News - John Harbaugh is the head coach of the New York Giants.

WHAT:

ESPN - The Bengals signed Lawrence to a one-year, $28 million extension after he passed his physical examination.

ESPN - Lawrence's career totals include 341 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 30.5 sacks, 15 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, and one interception in 109 career games.

NBC Sports - The Giants now hold the No. 5, No. 10, and No. 37 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.

ESPN - Lawrence is now under contract with the Bengals for the next three seasons.

ESPN - The Bengals signed Lawrence to a one-year extension through the 2028 season.

ESPN - Lawrence commanded the highest double-team rate on pass rushes (72.7%) over the past three years.

ESPN - The Bengals signed Dexter Lawrence to a one-year, $28 million contract extension after acquiring him from the Giants.

ESPN - Lawrence is now under contract with the Bengals for the next three seasons.

ESPN - Lawrence has recorded 123 pressures as a defensive tackle over the past four seasons, with only Chris Jones having more during that span.

ESPN - The trade marks the first time the Bengals have traded a top-10 pick for a player in the common draft era (since 1966).

Fox News - Lawrence is coming off his first season of missing the Pro Bowl since 2021.

Fox News - Lawrence is a 340-pound defensive lineman.

NBC Sports - The trade deal is subject to Lawrence passing a physical examination, which must be resolved by April 21st, 2026.

Fox News - Lawrence is a three-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Giants since being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Clemson.

Fox News - Lawrence played in all 17 games during the 2025 season for the first time in his career, recording an interception along with 31 tackles and half a sack.

Fox News - Lawrence is due to earn $18.5 million in 2026 if a new deal isn’t negotiated, down from the previously reported $20 million.

NBC Sports - Lawrence's trade request became public on April 6th, 2026, and he is now officially being traded to the Bengals.

Fox News - Lawrence is due to earn $20 million in 2026 under his current contract with the Giants.

Fox News - The Giants now hold the 5th and 10th overall picks in the 2026 NFL Draft following the trade.

Fox News - The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NBC Sports - The trade is subject to Lawrence passing a physical examination.

Fox News - Lawrence has recorded 30½ sacks, 15 pass breakups, and 341 tackles in 109 career games with the Giants.

Fox News - Lawrence played in all 17 games during the 2025 season, achieving 31 tackles and half a sack.

Fox News - Lawrence signed a four-year contract extension with the Giants in 2023, reportedly worth $87.5 million, with two years remaining on the deal.

WHERE:

Fox News - The trade involves the New York Giants, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and the Cincinnati Bengals.

WHEN:

ESPN - The Bengals announced the trade on April 19th, 2026, and Lawrence passed his physical shortly thereafter.

NBC Sports - The trade was confirmed on April 19th, 2026.

NBC Sports - The trade was reported on April 19th, 2026.

NBC Sports - The trade deal is subject to Lawrence passing a physical examination, which must be resolved by April 21st, 2026.

NBC Sports - The trade was reported on April 19th, 2026.

NBC Sports - Lawrence publicly requested a trade on April 6th, 2026.

Fox News - Lawrence was the 17th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

WHY:

ESPN - The trade was prompted by a breakdown in contract negotiations between Lawrence and the Giants, as he sought a new deal after his performance dropped in the previous season.

ESPN - The Bengals' trade for Lawrence indicates a sense of urgency to improve their defense after missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.

NBC Sports - Lawrence's trade request became public on April 6th, 2026, due to a breakdown in contract talks with the Giants.

Fox News - Lawrence was seeking a new contract due to changes in the market for interior defensive linemen.

Fox News - Lawrence was seeking a new contract and had expressed a desire to be traded from the Giants in recent weeks.

FF Today - The Bengals needed to fill a gap in their defensive line after losing Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens earlier in the offseason.

HOW:

ESPN - The Bengals considered Lawrence's original contract a positive, now essentially a three-year, $70 million deal with the one-year extension.

ESPN - The Bengals' acquisition of Lawrence is part of a strategy to strengthen their defensive line, following the signings of edge rusher Boye Mafe and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen.

Pro Football Network - The Giants secured another top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by trading Lawrence to the Bengals.

Fox News - The trade was part of the Giants' strategy to rebuild under new head coach John Harbaugh, who now has authority over the team's draft decisions.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 01:18 UTC)

The Bengals announced on Sunday that they have signed Lawrence to a one-year, $28 million extension after he passed his physical examination. Lawrence, who has recorded 341 tackles, 30.5 sacks, and one interception in 109 career games, has not attended the Giants' voluntary offseason workouts that began April 7th. This trade comes after a breakdown in contract negotiations between Lawrence and the Giants, as he sought a new deal following a drop in his performance last season.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 21:03 UTC)

on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals announced the trade for Dexter Lawrence, who signed a one-year, $28 million contract extension, making him under contract with the team for the next three seasons. Lawrence, who has commanded the highest double-team rate on pass rushes over the past three years, is now effectively part of a three-year, $70 million deal with this extension. This move reflects the Bengals' urgency to bolster their defense after missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 19:11 UTC)

The Bengals have signed Dexter Lawrence to a one-year, $28 million contract extension after acquiring him from the Giants, marking a significant move as it's the first time they have traded a top-10 pick for a player since the common draft era began in 1966. Lawrence, who has recorded 123 pressures as a defensive tackle over the past four seasons, is now under contract with the Bengals for the next three years, reflecting the team's urgency to bolster their defense after missing the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. This acquisition is part of a broader strategy to strengthen their defensive line, which also includes the recent signings of edge rusher Boye Mafe and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 17:05 UTC)

The Giants have traded quarterback Lawrence to the Bengals, a move that secures them another top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. This trade comes after Lawrence's trade request was made public April 6th, following a breakdown in contract talks with the Giants. The deal is contingent on Lawrence passing a physical examination, which must be completed by April 21st.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 15:05 UTC)

The New York Giants have traded defensive lineman Leonard Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, following a breakdown in contract talks that led to Lawrence's trade request becoming public April 6th. This 340-pound player is coming off his first season without a Pro Bowl selection since 2021, and the trade deal is contingent on him passing a physical examination by April 21st. With this move, the Giants have also secured another top-10 pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 13:15 UTC)

In a significant move, the New York Giants are trading star defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, a deal that hinges on Lawrence passing a physical examination by April 21st. Lawrence, a three-time Pro Bowler who has been with the Giants since being drafted in the first round in 2019, played all 17 games last season, recording an interception, 31 tackles, and half a sack. This trade comes after Lawrence's request became public April 6th due to stalled contract negotiations with the team, and the Giants are poised to secure another top-10 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 09:09 UTC)

In a significant development, Lawrence is officially being traded to the Bengals after his trade request became public April 6th. The deal is contingent upon Lawrence passing a physical examination, which must be completed by April 21st. This move comes as Lawrence seeks a new contract, as his current earnings of $18.5 million for 2026 have decreased from the previously reported $20 million amid shifts in the market for interior defensive linemen.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 05:40 UTC)

The New York Giants are set to earn $20 million in 2026 under their current contract with quarterback Lawrence, who is also involved in a trade deal that has positioned the team with the 5th and 10th overall picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. This trade is contingent upon Lawrence successfully passing a physical examination, which needs to be completed by April 21st. As the Giants prepare for the draft, all eyes will be on the outcome of that physical.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 04:01 UTC)

In a significant move, the New York Giants have traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The trade, reported on Sunday, involves Lawrence passing a physical examination, as he has recorded 30½ sacks, 15 pass breakups, and 341 tackles in 109 games with the Giants. Lawrence, who publicly requested a trade April 6th, had signed a four-year contract extension worth $87.5 million in 2023, with two years remaining on that deal. The Bengals are looking to bolster their defensive line after losing Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens, while the Giants are undergoing a rebuild under new head coach John Harbaugh. Lawrence played all 17 games in the 2025 season, finishing with 31 tackles and half a sack.