Dexter Lawrence reflects on Bengals preseason debut against Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Dexter Lawrence made his debut with the Cincinnati Bengals during their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions on August 13 at Paycor Stadium. Although he played limited snaps, his presence as a captain was noted, and he praised the team's defensive effort that shut down the Lions’ first two drives. Lawrence acknowledged the difficulty in assessing his performance due to the minimal playing time, emphasizing the importance of focusing on technique and his assignments. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s victory, underscoring the necessity to review game tape for a thorough evaluation.
- •Lawrence played only three snaps in the preseason opener
- •Bengals defeated the Lions 16-14 in the exhibition game
- •Lawrence served as captain for the coin toss
- •Defense held Detroit scoreless on first two drives
- •Lawrence aims to refine technique with limited preseason action
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — What Dexter Lawrence gleaned from first snaps in Bengals stripes
"Dexter Lawrence didn't take a lot of snaps in the Bengals preseason opener, but he did have an important takeaway.
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