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Dexter Lawrence’s Bengals contract details show increase from Giants deal

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready for the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati does not have a pick in the first round after acquiring Dexter Lawrence from New York.

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Bengals’ Top Round 2 Targets in 2026 NFL Draft Revealed

The Bengals have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, even after dealing the 10th overall selection to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence. It's no secret that Cincinnati still has plenty of needs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

NFL Media Voice Shares Funny Duke Tobin Story Tied to Dexter Lawrence Trade

The NFL world got thrown for a loop this weekend when the Bengals traded with the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah was one of those shocked voices.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 23

Trey Hendrickson or Dexter Lawrence? Andrew Whitworth Supports Bengals Decision

The Cincinnati Bengals made a blockbuster move to go out and land a trade for former New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence is going to come into Cincinnati and provide an immediate impact for the Bengals along their defensive line.

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 22

Injured Prospect Pens Letter to All 32 Teams Updating His Recovery - Could the Cincinnati Bengals Be Interested?

Visits for prospects in the NFL Draft ended last week, but one defensive player who could be on the radar of the Cincinnati Bengals found a way to communicate with all 32 teams.

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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.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team

Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move

Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft

Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft

Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Best Bengals Draft Picks: Cincinnati’s sudden fortune at drafting offensive linemen is the only saving grace of the 2025 class thus far

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2025 NFL Draft class was criticized from the very beginning, and only Dylan Fairchild has risen above the criticism after one year.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 22

Film Breakdown: How Dexter Lawrence Transforms Bengals Defense

The Bengals made one of the biggest moves in franchise history this weekend when they traded the 10th overall pick for Dexter Lawrence. Lawrence is a 3-time Pro Bowler and 2-time second-team All-Pro.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Bengals’ blockbuster trade sets up 3 players who may be traded out of Cincinnati during NFL Draft weekend

Trading for Dexter Lawrence has the Cincinnati Bengals in a bountiful position at defensive tackle. If they are going to trade anybody away during the 2026 NFL Draft, it will most likely be at this position.

Maxx Crosby News / Pro Football Rumors / April 22

Bengals Considered Trading No. 10 Pick For Maxx Crosby

The Bengals made a massive pre-draft move by trading the No. 10 pick in this week’s draft to the Giants for nose tackle Dexter Lawrence. The deal significantly improves their defensive line, perhaps the biggest area of weakness on the roster.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / April 22

Bengals reportedly considered making bold Maxx Crosby move before trading for Dexter Lawrence II

It seems that the Bengals explored making a trade for Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby earlier this year.

NFL executives expand on how Joe Burrow impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

Why Dexter Lawrence II felt he 'needed' to go through rough 2025 season with Giants

The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz

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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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / April 22

NFL executives expand on how Joe Burrow impacted Bengals' decision to trade for Dexter Lawrence II

How much did Burrow influence the Bengals' decision to acquire Lawrence?

The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 22

Andrew Whitworth Hints Dexter Lawrence Trade is a Message From Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals needed to make a blockbuster move to bolster their defense this offseason. They added a few players in free agency, like Boye Mafe, Bryan Cook, and Jonathan Allen, among others.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 22

Blockbuster Trade Could Signal the End for Bengals Linemen

After making a huge trade for Dexter Lawrence in exchange for the 10th overall pick in this years draft, the Bengals could be moving on from defensive linemen TJ Slaton sooner rather then later.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 21

Bengals Not Done? NFL Insider Hints at More Moves After Blockbuster Trade

The Bengals made a splash when they traded for Dexter Lawrence II this week. Surely they're done making big moves, right? Well, maybe. MMQB insider Albert Breer believes the Bengals could make more trades during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Best Bengals Draft Picks: Amarius Mims is carrying the class of 2024 all on his shoulders

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2024 NFL Draft class is not looking very promising after two years, but first-round pick Amarius Mims has risen above that description on his own.

Chase Brown News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 21

Early Market Values for RBs Expected To Sign Multi-Year Contracts, Including Bengals' Chase Brown

For a couple of offseasons, it looked as if the running back position was on its way back to reclaiming some of its cachet. But the positional value again is being debated as teams in the Top 10 wrestle with the idea of drafting Jeremiyah Love with such a premium pick.