The New York Giants have reportedly traded Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. The deal, reported by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, sends Lawrence to Cincinnati in exchange for a package including the 10th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The trade follows Lawrence's recent trade request and his absence from the Giants' offseason program, both linked to his contract situation. He is expected to receive a desired contract extension from the Bengals. The transaction is pending a physical examination.
For the Giants, the move gives them both the 5th and 10th overall picks in the upcoming draft. Lawrence, a first-round pick in 2019, has been a defensive cornerstone for New York. Analytics show he has been one of the most double-teamed and productive interior pass rushers in the league in recent seasons.
The Bengals, who lost top pass rusher Trey Hendrickson in free agency, make a historic move by dealing a top-10 pick for an established player for the first time in the franchise's NFL Draft era, aiming for Lawrence to fill a critical defensive need.