Bengals offensive line relieved to see others struggle against Dexter Lawrence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

During joint practices this week, Bengals offensive linemen noted Dexter Lawrence's impact as he dominated the Chicago Bears. Center Ted Karras expressed satisfaction in seeing another team face challenges with Lawrence, highlighting his strength and savvy play. Karras mentioned that facing Lawrence has been a difficult adjustment for the Bengals' line, but seeing it affect their opponents validates their own struggles. The Bengals hope to leverage Lawrence's presence to improve overall defensive performance moving forward.
- •Bengals experienced a tough week facing Dexter Lawrence during joint practices.
- •Karras noted the challenge of blocking Lawrence's strength and technique.
- •Bengals offensive line feels validated by the struggles of the Bears against Lawrence.
- •The performance of Lawrence is critical for Bengals' defense improvement.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals OL happy to see someone else struggle with Dexter Lawrence
"The Bengals OL is tired of dealing with Dexter Lawrence...which is a good thing.
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