Cincinnati Bengals Trade First-Round Pick for Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence
Bengals' trade of first-rounder leaves team with seven NFL draft picks
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The Cincinnati Bengals traded their 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence. This marks the first time since 1989 that the Bengals will not make a first-round pick, leaving them with seven total draft picks for the upcoming draft.
- 01Bengals traded their 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 02Acquired three-time Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants.
- 03This is the first time since 1989 the Bengals will not have a first-round pick.
- 04The trade marks a historic moment in the Bengals' draft history.
- 05Cincinnati now holds seven draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Cincinnati Bengals made a significant move by trading their 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for Dexter Lawrence, a three-time Pro Bowler. This trade is notable as it marks the first time since 1989 that the Bengals will not make a first-round selection, having previously traded their first-round pick for additional picks. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, this trade is unprecedented in the common draft era, as it involves a Top-10 pick being traded for a player without any additional compensation. The Bengals now have a total of seven draft picks for the upcoming draft, including picks in the second, third, fourth, and two sixth rounds, as well as two seventh-round selections.
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This trade allows the Bengals to strengthen their roster with a proven player while enabling them to utilize their remaining draft picks to address other team needs.
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