Bengals acquire Dexter Lawrence, receive praise from AFC executive
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants, receiving acclaim from an AFC executive for the savvy acquisition. The trade follows Lawrence's one-year, $28-million extension with the Bengals, which has freed up nearly $5 million in cap space for 2026. Lawrence is currently participating in his first minicamp with the Bengals after joining the team just before the NFL draft party. His performance in this period will be closely monitored as the team builds its defense around him.
- •Bengals traded for Dexter Lawrence from the Giants.
- •AFC executive praised the trade as savvy.
- •Lawrence signed a one-year, $28-million extension.
- •Bengals gained nearly $5 million in cap space for 2026.
- •Lawrence is participating in his first minicamp with the Bengals.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals' Dexter Lawrence trade earns praise from AFC exec | ESPN
"ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote one AFC executive thought the Bengals were especially savvy with their acquisition of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.
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