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Bengals Acquire Dexter Lawrence for No. 10 Pick as Giants Rethink Thibodeaux Market

The move signals Cincinnati’s push to fix a weak defense before the draft.

Overview

  • Dexter Lawrence, who was traded over the weekend for Cincinnati’s No. 10 pick, arrived Monday and signed a one-year, $28 million extension.
  • In his first Bengals press event Monday, Lawrence said there was “no beef” with the Giants and called the trade part of the business.
  • Reports from NFL Network and others say the Giants are now less inclined to trade edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, though they are taking calls at a high asking price.
  • Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported New York grew frustrated when Lawrence’s representatives approached about a new deal late in free agency.
  • The swap gives New York two top-10 selections for Thursday’s draft, which could change how it targets help on the defensive line.