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Bengals, Zac Taylor Buzzing With Excitement After Dexter Lawrence Blockbuster

Bengals, Zac Taylor Buzzing With Excitement After Dexter Lawrence Blockbuster

The Cincinnati Bengals needed to make a big move this offseason, as their free agency additions were good, but not great. They certainly weren't enough to take one of the worst defenses in the league and make it into a productive unit.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / April 20
Where did “Sexy Dexy” come from? Dexter Lawrence reveals the origin of his nickname to Bengals fans

Where did “Sexy Dexy” come from? Dexter Lawrence reveals the origin of his nickname to Bengals fans

Dexter Lawrence is a towering force to be reckoned with on the football field, but his nickname is anything but threatening. Lawrence explained to Cincinnati Bengals media members where “Sexy Dexy” came from.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 20
Amarius Mims Fired Up After Bengals’ Blockbuster Trade for Dexter Lawrence

Amarius Mims Fired Up After Bengals’ Blockbuster Trade for Dexter Lawrence

BJ Hill flew in with Dexter Lawrence on Sunday morning. The friends were teammates again after Cincinnati pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Giants that sent the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to New York in exchange for the star defensive tackle.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Giants reportedly could ignore this position in first round of draft

Giants reportedly could ignore this position in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Giants now possess overall picks No. 5 and No. 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft after they traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend.

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The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the QBs with the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 20
B.J. Hill Ready to Have 'My Brother Playing Beside Me' in Star Addition Dexter Lawrence

B.J. Hill Ready to Have 'My Brother Playing Beside Me' in Star Addition Dexter Lawrence

There are plenty of excited Bengals players who welcomed Dexter Lawrence to the squad this weekend. None may be more excited than his good friend and old-turned-new teammate again, B.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Giants reportedly make massive Thibodeaux decision after Lawrence trade

Giants reportedly make massive Kayvon Thibodeaux decision after Dexter Lawrence II trade

It now sounds like Thibodeaux won't be going anywhere before the draft wraps up this coming weekend.

Why Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals instead of prolonging contract standoff
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
The 'NFL tackle leaders by season' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Why Browns made this Dexter Lawrence II decision amid Myles Garrett trade rumors

Why Browns made this Dexter Lawrence II decision amid Myles Garrett trade rumors

The Bengals made a major splash when they agreed to acquire defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the Giants. Did the Browns consider a move?

Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade
Dexter Lawrence sends message after Bengals traded for him
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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / April 20
Future of Joe Burrow may have impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

Future of Joe Burrow may have impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

The perception exists that the Cincinnati Bengals may have overpaid to acquire defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants when the Bengals sent the Giants the No.

Bengals place another big bet on DT Dexter Lawrence II with one-year, $28M extension
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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz
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 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
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 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
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NFL News / Yardbarker / April 20
Why Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II instead of prolonging contract standoff

Why Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals instead of prolonging contract standoff

Why did the saga between Lawrence and the Giants play out the way it did?

Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade
DT Dexter Lawrence II's 'fire' will be key to reigniting Bengals' lousy defense in 2026
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The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 19
Best Bengals Draft Picks: Face of the 2022 class finally emerges after rough start to his career

Best Bengals Draft Picks: Face of the 2022 class finally emerges after rough start to his career

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2022 NFL Draft class will be defined by Dax Hill’s longevity with the team. Cincinnati will look to reward Hill this offseason now that he’s established himself as a key piece of the secondary.

Dexter Lawrence News / Yardbarker / April 19
Lawrence's 'fire' will be key to reigniting Bengals' lousy defense

DT Dexter Lawrence II's 'fire' will be key to reigniting Bengals' lousy defense in 2026

Lawrence wants to give the Cincinnati Bengals a return on their investment.

Bengals place another big bet on Lawrence with one-year extension
Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Lawrence trade
Ravens WR Zay Flowers wants to stay in Baltimore
Eagles still preparing for A.J. Brown trade
Jets likely to receive trade calls on WR Garrett Wilson
Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 18
Best Bengals Draft Picks: 2021 class provided the finishing touches of Super Bowl team with plenty of whiffs to boot

Best Bengals Draft Picks: 2021 class provided the finishing touches of Super Bowl team with plenty of whiffs to boot

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2021 NFL Draft class saw Ja’Marr Chase and Evan McPherson join the party right before their Super Bowl run. The rest of the class was not nearly as impactful.

Joe Flacco News / The Spun / April 18
Joe Flacco Warns Against NFL Expanding Schedule To 18 Games

Joe Flacco Warns Against NFL Expanding Schedule To 18 Games

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco isn't afraid to tell the NFL how he really feels about a potential 18-game season. The NFL expanded its regular season from 16 to 17 games in 2021.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 17
Bengals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 9 picks

Bengals’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft for all 9 picks

The Cincinnati Bengals will approach the 2026 NFL Draft with urgency and clarity. Rightfully so, as this is one contender that needs a bit of fine-tuning and built around Joe Burrow’s brilliance.

Joe Flacco News / HITC / April 17
Joe Flacco slams NFL’s rising greed as 18-game regular season conversation continues to grow

Joe Flacco slams NFL’s rising greed as 18-game regular season conversation continues to grow

Joe Flacco has pushed back against the NFL’s growing interest in an 18-game regular season, questioning whether the league’s pursuit of revenue is starting to outweigh common sense.

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