Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for Top-10 Draft Pick
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Apr 18
Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for Top-10 Draft Pick
52 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Apr 18
The New York Giants have traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Lawrence, a three-time Pro Bowler, requested a trade after contract negotiations with the Giants stalled and is expected to undergo a physical in Cincinnati.
The Giants now hold the 5th and 10th picks in the draft, while the Bengals make an unusually aggressive move to strengthen their defensive line.
With Dexter Lawrence gone, how will the Giants fix their league-worst run defense with draft picks alone?
Will the Bengals' 'win-now' gamble on Dexter Lawrence finally deliver a Super Bowl title to Cincinnati?
Is trading a Pro Bowl star for a draft pick a winning strategy for the Giants' new leadership?
Should the Giants draft a rookie RB or trade their newfound cap space for a proven veteran?
Does this trade prove Joe Schoen's 'corporate' approach is driving away the Giants' best homegrown talent?
How will John Harbaugh build team morale after losing a star player in his first year as coach?