Overview
- Cincinnati sent the No. 10 pick to New York on Saturday night for three-time Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence.
- Lawrence arrived Sunday and signed a one-year, $28 million extension with the Bengals.
- The 28-year-old said he feels a new fire and promised to prove Cincinnati was right to pay a top-10 price.
- Draft analysts, citing a class thin at defensive tackle, argued the move made sense, with NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah saying he and a GM thought the Bengals were "screwed" if they kept No. 10.
- Several coaches told SNY’s Connor Hughes they were stunned the Giants landed that return, pointing to Lawrence’s 2025 elbow injury, conditioning questions, and the need to manage his snaps.