Giants agree to trade Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals
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Key Points:
- The New York Giants are trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, pending Lawrence passing a physical.
- The trade is confirmed but not finalized until Lawrence clears the physical, which must happen by Thursday.
- Lawrence, originally the 17th overall pick in 2019, is under contract through 2027 and was set to earn $20 million in 2026.
- He publicly requested a trade 12 days ago due to dissatisfaction with his contract and changes in the market for interior defensive linemen.
- The Bengals have yet to address Lawrence’s contract but are expected to do so soon after the trade is completed.
