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Dexter Lawrence Hints He Will 'Take Bengals Defense to the Next Level'

Dexter Lawrence Hints He Will 'Take Bengals Defense to the Next Level'

The Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst defenses in the league last season. Their unit couldn't stop too many offenses, which led to the season being a waste at the end of the day.

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.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz
The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz
The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

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
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 / 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
The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz
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
Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade
Dexter Lawrence sends message after Bengals traded for him
Five teams that must nail the 2026 NFL Draft
The 'Yearly NFL passing yards-per-game leaders' 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.

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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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
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
Five teams that must nail the 2026 NFL Draft
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
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Bengals place another big bet on Lawrence with one-year, $28M extension

Bengals place another big bet on DT Dexter Lawrence II with one-year, $28M extension

After earning his second second-team All-Pro nod during the 2023 season, Lawrence's play has declined.

Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade
Five teams that must nail the 2026 NFL Draft
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
The '2024-25 Pro Bowl starters' quiz
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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