Dexter Lawrence: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / October 6

Bengals have a hidden concern behind Dexter Lawrence II’s dominant start to 2026 season

Dexter Lawrence II has already made a significant impact for the Cincinnati Bengals. The concern now becomes whether or not Cincinnati is too reliant on its star in the middle.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 2

'I Don't Mess With Little Dudes' - Ja'Marr Chase Recalls First Time He Talked Trash to Dexter Lawrence

Ja'Marr Chase had Dexter Lawrence and Tee Higgins join him for the latest edition of his podcast, Chasing No 1, this week, and they dove into a funny trash-talk interaction Chase had with Lawrence at the beginning of training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 1

'You've Got To Try Something To Slow Me Down' - Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence Weighs in on Steelers' Leg Holds

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence said he’s grown accustomed to offensive linemen trying different stunts to deal with him, but what happened Sunday in Pittsburgh was a first.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Dexter Lawrence, Mike McCarthy, Bengals, Steelers

After a 2-0 start, the Bengals hit a roadblock in Week 3 against the division-rival Steelers. It was a setback, but star DT Dexter Lawrence was taking a broader perspective afterward. “I think it’s a reminder to show y’all that we’re not going to go undefeated,” Lawrence said via SI.com’s Jay Morrison.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / September 28

Bengals' Dexter Lawrence Shuts Down Steelers' Hype With Cheap Statement Following Loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers came out with one of the most surprising wins of the weekend as Pittsburgh was able to take down the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 25

'I'm From Cincy ... Every Game Is Personal' - New Bengals Additions Eager to Perform Against Steelers

Two of the newest Bengals defenders are eager to get their first taste of the Cincinnati-Pittsburgh rivalry this week. FOX19 spoke with Bryan Cook and Dexter Lawrence on Thursday as the duo tries to keep the Bengals' great defensive start rolling this week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 24

Amarius Mims and Dexter Lawrence are the Bengals Anchors

Two of the largest players on the Cincinnati Bengals offensive and defensive lines were going to be tested at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, and both Amarius Mims and Dexter Lawrence passed their tests with an A+.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Bengals' Dexter Lawrence II Could Give Steelers Major Problems

A few days removed from their Week 2 loss, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still looking for answers on offense. Things aren’t getting any easier anytime soon, either.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 23

ESPN Reporter Admits He Was Wrong About Dexter Lawrence II and the Bengals Defense

Dexter Lawrence II and the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense have silenced their critics after starting the 2026 NFL season with two straight wins. The Bengals’ defense sacked Baker Mayfield four times and did not allow even one passing touchdown in the regular-season opener to secure a 33-27 win.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22

Bengals Announce Uniform Combo for Steelers Game, and It's a Welcome Change

The Cincinnati Bengals will look a little different in Pittsburgh on Sunday, and not just because of the massive presence of Dexter Lawrence in the middle of the defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22

'Just Utter Dominance' - National Media Voices Buying Into Bengals Championship Hopes With Dexter Lawrence

National media experts like Daniel Jeremiah and Marcus Spears are loving what the Bengals have shown across a 2-0 start to the 2026 season. Both made comments this week about Dexter Lawrence's impact and how the league's top defensive tackle performer so far is impacting things.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 21

Pat McAfee Gives Bengals Props As Major Defensive Move Pays Off

The Bengals entered the 2026 season with one major goal: improve their defense. Cincinnati made several moves during the offseason, but trading for Dexter Lawrence stood out as perhaps the biggest addition.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

How Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence is destroying any notion he wasn’t worth No. 10 pick in Giants trade

Things have been looking up for the Cincinnati Bengals. And Ja’Marr Chase is making plays. Plus, the defense looks solid, with Dexter Lawrence destroying any notion that he wasn’t worth the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Dexter Lawrence II gave fiery message to Bengals after joining them from Giants

It turns out Lawrence made his intentions quite clear when he addressed his new teammates earlier this year.

Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase connection powers Bengals past Texans

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

DeMeco Ryans puts Texans stars on blast after Ja’Marr Chase, Dexter Lawrence take over Week 2

DeMeco Ryans sounds like he has had seen enough. After the Houston Texans were shut out of the end zone in a 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the head coach challenged his biggest stars to match the impact of the opposition’s elite playmakers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 20

6 Winners and 2 Losers in Bengals’ 20-6 win over Texans: Ja’Marr Chase is back, Dexter Lawrence helps make emphatic statement

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 for the second consecutive season, and after a week of mystery surrounding Joe Burrow’s back, this is the best the Bengals have felt after two weeks in the Zac Taylor era.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Giants’ bold Dexter Lawrence trade looks even smarter after rookie’s impressive Week 1 debut

Right guard Francis Mauigoa played a really solid game against the Dallas Cowboys, especially in pass protection. The New York Giants made one of the most debated moves of the offseason when they traded nose tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Judgement of Dexter Lawrence II’s Bengals debut becomes undeniable upon looking closer at the details

If you didn’t watch the Cincinnati Bengals take down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, you probably don’t know how impactful Dexter Lawrence II was in Cincinnati’s victory.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 31

Dexter Lawrence II may have been the Bengals' best player of the summer

The Cincinnati Bengals made one of the biggest moves of the spring when they acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 21

Dalton Risner sends warning to NFL about Bengals defense

According to Risner, Cincinnati may now feature enough talent on defense to finally help Burrow notch the one win that has eluded him since the signal-caller entered the league as the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / August 1

Joe Burrow warns Bengals: 'Then you are in trouble'

Joe Burrow sends blunt warning to Bengals: 'Then you are in trouble'

Joe Burrow did not need long to establish his expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals this summer.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 9

NFL executives, coaches give Bengals' Dexter Lawrence II bulletin-board material

Lawrence got some extra motivation heading into the 2026 season.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / July 6

Bengals' BJ Hill sends message to Dexter Lawrence II 'haters'

Lawrence finished last season with only half a sack, and some criticized him for "not making a difference" with the 2025 Giants and for not being in his best shape.

John Harbaugh gets positive grade for what he's doing with Giants

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Dexter Lawrence has message for critics pointing out his low sack count

Dexter Lawrence sounds more than ready to quiet his doubters heading into next season. The Cincinnati Bengals bet big on Lawrence when they traded for the 3-time Pro Bowler in April, acquiring him from the New York Giants for the No.