Dexter Lawrence prepares for new season after Bengals offseason program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Dexter Lawrence is gearing up for his first season with the Cincinnati Bengals after a busy offseason. Acquired from the New York Giants on April 19 for the 10th overall pick, Lawrence participated in the Bengals' offseason program, which concluded with canceled minicamp practices. Known for his leadership and experience, Lawrence aims to strengthen a Bengals defense that has struggled in recent seasons. Cincinnati hopes that defensive upgrades, including Lawrence, will improve their performance as they seek a return to the playoffs in 2026.
- •Lawrence joins Bengals after being traded from the Giants.
- •Cincinnati hopes to enhance their defense with new talent.
- •Lawrence is focused on training before training camp starts.
- •Bengals' defense needs to improve to support their high-scoring offense.
- •Lawrence faced significant double teams last season, impacting his sack total.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dexter Lawrence looking to keep same offseason approach before reporting to Bengals' training camp
"Things calmed down a little bit for Dexter Lawrence during the final three weeks of the Cincinnati Bengals offseason program. The Bengals acquired the three-time Pro Bowl selection from the New York Giants on April 19 for the 10th overall pick in the draft. It's the same approach Lawrence has used since he was the 17th overall pick by the Giants in the 2019 draft.
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