Field Level Media
19 Apr 2026, 21:35 GMT+10
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Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence passed his physical and signed a one-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals through the 2028 season on Sunday morning.
Financial terms were communicated through Win Sports Group, which informed multiple media outlets that the extension was worth $28 million.
Lawrence was acquired by Cincinnati from the New York Giants on Saturday in exchange for the No. 10 pick overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
'We are excited to add Dexter to our team,' Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said. 'He has been a dominant player in the league since he was drafted, and he will be a tremendous presence on the field and in our locker room.'
Lawrence, 28, requested a trade last week and did not report to the Giants' offseason program, with reports that discussions over a contract extension had reached an impasse.
The Giants have three of the top 37 picks in the 2026 draft. That includes their original first-round pick -- No. 5 -- and Cincinnati's selection, No. 10.
A 2019 first-round pick (17th overall) out of Clemson, Lawrence has recorded 341 tackles, 30.5 sacks and 103 quarterback hits in 109 games (102 starts) over seven seasons in New York.
Lawrence was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2022 through 2024, but not last season when he started 17 games and had 31 tackles, 0.5 sacks, four tackles for loss, eight quarterback hits and one interception.
Cincinnati already added to its defensive line with offseason signings of former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year, $60 million contract and former Minnesota Vikings tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year, $25 million deal.
'The opportunity to add a player of Dexter's ability was too good to pass up,' Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said. '... Dexter fits the vision we have on our defense and will also elevate others around him. We are confident in Dexter and can't wait to see the positive effects he and the other players we have acquired this offseason have on our football team. We are excited to turn to the draft and our remaining picks to further enhance our team.'
--Field Level Media
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