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With June 2 looming, buzz says an A.J. Brown trade from the Eagles to the Patriots could be imminent, with terms possibly agreed but not official until Brown passes a physical and the league is notified; the deal would spread the dead-money hit over two years, and while Rams or Chiefs were floated as alternatives, current chatter points to a Patriots arrival.
The Bengals had long coveted Dexter Lawrence, but early trade inquiries were repeatedly shut down. After Lawrence publicly requested a trade and cited a desire to play with Joe Burrow and Clemson-era teammates, momentum built and the deal progressed, turning a longtime target into a reality.
The New Orleans Saints acquired former first-round pick Tyree Wilson from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for pick No. 150 in this year’s draft and pick No. 219 in the seventh round. Wilson, the No. 7 overall pick in 2023, has appeared in 50 games with seven starts over three seasons, and in 2025 posted 4.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss, six quarterback hits, plus two forced fumbles, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery, giving him 12.0 career sacks.
The Vikings traded Pro Bowl edge Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for two third-round picks (2026 No. 98 and 2027 third-rounder) plus the No. 244 pick, in exchange for a four-year, $100 million contract with $50 million guaranteed for Greenard. Minnesota gains premium draft capital and cap flexibility as third-year edge Dallas Turner develops, while Philadelphia upgrades its rotation by adding Greenard to pair with Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith.
Breer explains how the Bengals landed Dexter Lawrence II by trading the 10th pick to the Giants after contract talks stalled, creating a three-year, $70 million deal with added incentives that reflect Lawrence’s value. The deal is unusual for a top‑10 pick to switch for a veteran and signals how teams will balance proven talent with draft assets this weekend, while Breer also surveys tackle, cornerback, and receiver prospects and touches on the implications for the 2027 draft.
The Bengals acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick, a bold move driven by Cincinnati’s front office after weeks of trade talks to bolster the defensive line. Lawrence’s arrival, alongside other offseason acquisitions, signals a shift toward a stronger front seven and could reshape the team’s draft strategy as they pursue a more dynamic defense.
Dexter Lawrence spoke publicly for the first time since being traded from the Giants to the Bengals, saying he’s excited to team with Jamar Chase and Joe Burrow and to re-establish himself after seven seasons in New York. He signed a one-year, $28 million deal with Cincinnati following a blockbuster trade that sent the No. 10 overall pick to the Giants, a move that comes amid a stretch of losing for Big Blue. Lawrence also addressed the setback of last season, but expressed optimism that with his new team he can win games and regain elite form.
The Bengals traded the 10th overall pick to the Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signed him to a one-year, $28 million extension, keeping him under contract through 2028. Lawrence expressed gratitude for the Bengals’ bold move, saying he won’t take it for granted and is eager to help Cincinnati win. He spoke of thriving under pressure and keeping his joy, while Bengals coach Zac Taylor noted excitement from players as training camp approaches.
Cincinnati traded the 10th overall pick in the 2026 draft to acquire Dexter Lawrence from the Giants and signed him to a one-year extension through 2028, with Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor praising the upgrade to the Bengals’ defense.
The New York Giants ship cornerstone defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a move that signals a rebuild while Lawrence seeks a market-reflective new contract and the Giants must quickly draft and develop his replacement.
Colts and veteran cornerback Kenny Moore are exploring a trade ahead of the draft; Moore, 30, is under contract for 2026 with a restructuring that lowers his immediate cap hit and a pact that voids in 2027. A trade could create cap savings and help Indianapolis get younger at corner, potentially paving the way for Justin Walley to take over the slot.
Baltimore’s aborted deal to trade for Maxx Crosby — reportedly involving two first-round picks — was called unfortunate but will be handled with privacy and dignity; Sashi Brown stressed strong league relationships and said the decision wasn’t Crosby’s or the Raiders’ fault, with Baltimore moving on by pursuing other offseason options like Trey Hendrickson, while discussions continue about how trade timing affects salary-cap planning.
The 49ers have shown openness to trading Brandon Aiyuk, with no timetable to move him. After voiding the remaining guarantees on his contract, San Francisco is exploring a deal rather than releasing him. Kyle Shanahan stressed they’re not rushing a decision and aim to get fair value, noting Aiyuk’s knee injury limited him to seven games in 2025.
The Raiders pursued a trade that would have sent Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for two first-round picks, but the deal collapsed after Crosby’s knee injury; GM John Spytek says their relationship remains strong and signals Crosby could remain with Las Vegas in 2026.
ESPN reports the Ravens canceled a potential two-first-round-picks trade for Maxx Crosby after Crosby’s knee MRI raised durability questions, despite a general belief he could play in 2026; outside doctors weighed in, with the consensus that Crosby’s knee status created too much uncertainty, prompting the deal’s collapse. The piece notes Cowboys’ contemplation of a bid that didn’t materialize, Crosby’s disputed visit timeline, ESPN’s low free-agent ranking for Baltimore, potential WR targets, no fresh news on David Njoku, and a view that the Ravens remain playoff contenders in 2026.