Bengals trade draft pick for Dexter Lawrence to anchor a revamped defense
The Bengals swapped the 10th overall pick to acquire star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signed him to a one-year, $23 million extension through 2028-29. A fellow NFL GM praised Lawrence as more talented than any prospect in this year’s draft, making him the centerpiece of Cincinnati’s revamped defense and a focal point for opponents’ game plans, which should free up other newcomers and veterans on the unit.
