Dexter Lawrence shows leadership at Bengals camp following Giants trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Dexter Lawrence is making an impression during Cincinnati Bengals training camp after his trade from the New York Giants. He expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating he attends practice with joy and feels good entering his eighth year in the league. The trade was motivated by various factors, including contract issues and organizational changes at the Giants. Lawrence is already contributing positively, as he participated in warmups with the cornerbacks and continues to build rapport with teammates.
- •Lawrence requested a trade from the Giants in April.
- •He received a one-year extension on his contract with the Bengals.
- •The Bengals are noted as a playoff contender.
- •Lawrence is focused on learning and improving daily.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals' offensive players and coaches say Dexter Lawrence is dominating practices
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dexter Lawrence making instant impact at Bengals camp: ‘Honestly, he’s been terrorizing practice’
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Free of Giants, Dexter Lawrence's leadership shines at Bengals camp
"A maligned Bengals defense loaded up on offseason upgrades, led by a trade for Dexter Lawrence. Offensive players say the group is more intense and competitive than Cincinnati’s defense flashed last training camp.
"The Bengals are getting the best of Dexter Lawrence now that he's off the Giants.
"The Bengals' offense has a problem in training camp: Dexter Lawrence.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:27 PMBengals' offensive players and coaches say Dexter Lawrence is dominating practices
The Bengals' offense has a problem in training camp: Dexter Lawrence.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:11 PMDexter Lawrence making instant impact at Bengals camp: ‘Honestly, he’s been terrorizing practice’
A maligned Bengals defense loaded up on offseason upgrades, led by a trade for Dexter Lawrence. Offensive players say the group is more intense and competitive than Cincinnati’s defense flashed last training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 9:30 AMFree of Giants, Dexter Lawrence's leadership shines at Bengals camp
The Bengals are getting the best of Dexter Lawrence now that he's off the Giants.
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