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Dexter Lawrence II Has One Goal in Mind For Next Season

It hasn’t even been 24 hours since the Cincinnati Bengals made one of the biggest moves in franchise history, trading for Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bengals then extended Lawrence’s contract through the 2028 season, adding one year to his original contract for $28 million.

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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.

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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

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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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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.