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Dexter Lawrence Breaks Silence on Giants Exit: Why He’s 'Excited' to Join Bengals

Dexter Lawrence Breaks Silence on Giants Exit: Why He’s 'Excited' to Join Bengals

Dexter Lawrence is rejuvenated after joining the Cincinnati Bengals via trade from the New York Giants on Saturday night. Lawrence, who passed his physical

NFL 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 DT Dexter Lawrence II with one-year, $28M extension
Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade
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 '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 / 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
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 / A to Z Sports / April 19
Giants may be showing their cards for draft plan to help Jaxson Dart following surprising Dexter Lawrence trade

Giants may be showing their cards for draft plan to help Jaxson Dart following surprising Dexter Lawrence trade

Trading Dexter Lawrence was a massive NFL offseason domino to fall less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft begins. Now, the New York Giants must decide their plan with two first-round picks.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 19
Bengals, DT Dexter Lawrence Agree To One-Year Extension

Bengals, DT Dexter Lawrence Agree To One-Year Extension

The trade sending DT Dexter Lawrence from the Giants to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in this week’s draft also included an extension with Cincinnati.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 19
Bengals Signing DT Dexter Lawrence To One-Year, $28M Extension

Bengals Signing DT Dexter Lawrence To One-Year, $28M Extension

According to Adam Schefter, the Bengals and new DT Dexter Lawrence have agreed to a one-year, $28 million extension.  Lawrence gets the raise back to the

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
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Five teams that must nail the 2026 NFL Draft

Five teams that must nail the 2026 NFL Draft

Here are five teams that could be poised for substantial improvements if they nail the draft.

Bengals make win-now move with shortsighted Dexter Lawrence trade
2026 NFL Draft trades we want to see: Chiefs jump into top five, A.J. Brown finds a new home
The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz
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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
New York Giants News / A to Z Sports / April 19
Latest NFL blockbuster trade might have been the domino to upend Jalin Hyatt’s future in New York

Latest NFL blockbuster trade might have been the domino to upend Jalin Hyatt’s future in New York

Jalin Hyatt’s time in New York has been underwhelming, and a fresh start elsewhere could be what he needs. Perhaps the Giants’ latest trade will help that come to fruition.

New York Giants News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 19
Dexter Lawrence Trade Grades For Giants & Bengals

Dexter Lawrence Trade Grades For Giants & Bengals

Gobsmacked. Flabbergasted. Astounded. Thunderstruck. Go through the thesaurus for surprised and you’ll find just about every reaction I had when I got the Twitter notification on Saturday night that the Giants had traded DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the No.

New York Giants News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Giants’ Draft Plans After Dexter Lawrence Trade Good News For Jaxson Dart

Giants’ Draft Plans After Dexter Lawrence Trade Good News For Jaxson Dart

All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence had been a cornerstone of the New York Giants for much of the past decade. However, after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a new contract, Lawrence requested a trade.

NFL News / Football Analysis / April 19
‘Not Blinking’ Wilson Hits Beach With Ciara After 4 Teams Dumped Him In 4 Years

‘Not Blinking’ Wilson Hits Beach With Ciara After 4 Teams Dumped Him In 4 Years

On April 12, 2026, Russell Wilson posted photos from a beach vacation with Ciara and their four kids. The smile was perfect. The family looked great. But

New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / April 18
Giants Eyeing Mid-Round Pick In Kayvon Thibodeaux Trade?

Giants Eyeing Mid-Round Pick In Kayvon Thibodeaux Trade?

Kayvon Thibodeaux‘s name has frequently been mentioned in trade speculation, and the draft looms as a logical window for a deal to be worked out in his case.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / April 18
Giants Among Winners from 2025 First-round Trades

Giants Among Winners from 2025 First-round Trades

With the 2026 NFL Draft now only days away, the New York Giants do not own a pick in the third round of the event. Depending on who you ask, it’s for a perfectly good reason.

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