Bengals Land Dexter Lawrence for No. 10 Pick as Titans Draft Carnell Tate at No. 4
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Updated · NFL Spin Zone · Jul 5
Bengals Land Dexter Lawrence for No. 10 Pick as Titans Draft Carnell Tate at No. 4
2 articles · Updated · NFL Spin Zone · Jul 5
Summary
Cincinnati sent the No. 10 overall pick to the Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, prioritizing an immediate upgrade on the interior defensive line before the 2026 NFL Draft.
Lawrence managed just 0.5 sacks last season, but the report frames him as one of the league's most productive inside linemen whose disruption can create pressure even when he is not finishing plays.
Tennessee used the No. 4 pick on wide receiver Carnell Tate, giving second-year quarterback Cam Ward another major target alongside free-agent addition Wan'Dale Robinson.
Tate is described as a polished route runner with strong hands, big-play ability and reliability, fitting the Titans' push to accelerate Ward's development under Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll.
Both moves reflect win-now roster building at premium spots—Cincinnati in the trenches and Tennessee around a young quarterback expected to take a significant second-year leap.