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After Bengals' Trade for Lawrence, a Look at How Teams That Didn't Pick in 1st Round Have Fared That Year

By acquiring Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the No. 10 pick in the draft, The Cincinnati Bengals will not make a first-round pick (barring another trade) for the first time since 1989.

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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

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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 / Field Level Media / April 19

New Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence signs 1-year, $28M extension

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence passed his physical and signed a one-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals through the 2028 season on Sunday morning.

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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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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

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 19

Bengals’ motivation to trade first-round pick for Dexter Lawrence has one logical origin, as explained by Daniel Jeremiah

The Cincinnati Bengals shocked the NFL by trading their first-round pick for New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The 2026 NFL Draft was the likely reason behind the uncharacteristic move.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / April 18

Bengals Strike Blockbuster Trade For Star Defensive Tackle To Cement 2026 Offseason

The Bengals have made a blockbuster move ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the team is trading the No. 10 pick for Dexter Lawrence after the star defensive tackle demanded a trade from New York.