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Bengals acquire Dexter Lawrence, ESPN ranks him among top defensive tackles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Bengals acquire Dexter Lawrence, ESPN ranks him among top defensive tackles

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals have acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Following a challenging 2025 season for Lawrence, in which he recorded only 0.5 sacks, ESPN ranks him as the seventh-best defensive tackle in the league. Despite the drop from his previous No. 1 status, he remains viewed as a top-tier talent with potential for improvement. Scouts believe his change in environment could invigorate his performance as the Bengals gear up for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Bengals trade No. 10 draft pick for Dexter Lawrence II.
•Lawrence ranked seventh among NFL defensive tackles by ESPN.
•He recorded only 0.5 sacks in a troubled 2025 season.
•Lawrence was double-teamed 71.3% of the time last year.
•Bengals aim for improvement with new defensive line strategy.

Latest Updates

10:15 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN’s latest ranking reinforces why the Bengals went all-in for Dexter Lawrence
7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals get exciting top-10 ranking on new DT Dexter Lawrence from ESPN

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