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Dexter Lawrence Eager To 'Grow' Bengals Defense Into Great Unit Again

New Bengals star defender Dexter Lawrence has all the motivation in the world to get back to the All-Pro level he's reached in the 2020s. The fresh highest-paid defender on the Bengals roster signed a one-year, $28 million extension on Sunday and met with the media to discuss his whirlwind weekend.

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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

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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

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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

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 20

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

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

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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

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

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' 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

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.