Dexter Lawrence misses NFL top 100 players list despite Bengals move

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was omitted from the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026 list. NFL.com senior editor Jeremy Bergman noted that Lawrence ranked 105th, narrowly missing the cut after a season in which he recorded 0.5 sacks over 17 games. The interior lineman previously established himself with three consecutive Pro Bowl selections between 2022 and 2024, alongside two second-team All-Pro honors. Despite the statistical drop in 2025, the Bengals acquired Lawrence in April using the No. 10 overall pick and signed him to a contract extension through 2028. Bergman suggested the exclusion reflects a broader trend of voters overlooking interior linemen, as only four defensive tackles appeared in the full 100-player ranking. Lawrence will now look to prove his value as the primary anchor for the overhauled Cincinnati defensive front.

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