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Part of the defensive rebuild this offseason was clearly to drastically improve the defensive line that struggled to create any pass rush last season. While most fans will look at Dexter Lawrence as the key to that (rightfully so), we can’t overlook the possibility of what Boye M…
When and where: Week 9 at home, Week 18 in New Jersey Key additions: HC John Harbaugh, LB Tremaine Edmunds, WR Darnell Mooney, half of the Ravens roster Key subtractions: DT Dexter Lawrence, WR Wan’Dale Robinson, LB Bobby Okereke Last season: Brian Daboll, who was not fired a yea…
The Cincinnati Bengals put all their chips on the table to end their playoff drought this upcoming 2026 season. After signing free agents Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook, Cincinnati then made the blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence II. After three straight seasons of …
It is no secret the Cincinnati Bengals needed to do something about their defense, and they needed to do it as soon as possible. The front office truly went all in this offseason to fix that side of the ball, and although it isn’t perfect, the defense is much improved for 2026. T…
The Bengals newest defensive addition is a big one.
Earlier this offseason, the Bengals opted to decline Myles Murphy‘s fifth-year option. 2026 thus represents a potential walk year for the edge rusher. The spring saw Cincinnati make a number of investments along the defensive front, including most notably the trade acquisition of…
The Bengals added a lot of proven veteran talent on the defensive side of the ball via free agency and the trade for Dexter Lawrence. Let’s take a deeper look at some of those additions. Kyle Dugger Dugger isn’t likely to unseat Jordan Battle for the starting safety spot opposite…
Bengals Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence isn’t worried about his declining sack numbers and believes he’s still a disruptive force on the defense. “If you turn on the tape, you’ll see what you’re supposed to see,” Lawrence said, via ESPN. “It’s more about proving myself right. I know w…
Something to prove. It can be viewed as a theme heading into the 2026 Bengals season and throughout their offseason program. Frankly, this team has something to prove after three straight seasons without making the playoffs. And there are individual players on this team with some…
Dan Duggan of The Athletic (subscription required) says Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas is currently heading down a path similar to the one charted by the club’s former defensive tackle, Dexter Lawrence, though he believes there may be a different outcome in Thomas’ case. Both p…
When the Cincinnati Bengals made the blockbuster decision to send the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence, reactions were understandably mixed. Some questioned giving up premium draft capital for a veteran approaching 30 years old.…
The Bengals’ big offseason addition was ranked by league executives as one of the best at his position.
A recent ranking from ESPN has raised an issue that splits New York Giants fans — should Big Blue traded away two of the league’s top seven defensive tackles? The former Giants stars in question— Leonard Williams and Dexter Lawrence — were named No. 1 and 7, respectively, on a li…
New York Giants fans are rightly concerned about whether or not the team has enough quality on the interior of the defensive line. That’s why newly-released rankings from ESPN of the top 10 defensive tackles in the NFL have to be painful. Two former Giants stars, Leonard Williams…
Lawrence got some extra motivation heading into the 2026 season.
Lawrence finished last season with only half a sack, and some criticized him for "not making a difference" with the 2025 Giants and for not being in his best shape.
The New York Giants have seen some major changes along their interior defensive line this offseason, particularly in the wake of the Dexter Lawrence trade.For the last seven seasons, Big Blue had a certified stud at the nose of their defense, earning three Pro Bowl nods and two s…
Bengals cap space update heading into training camp The Bengals had less space than usual after the shocker of a Dexter Lawrence trade and the costly trip to free agency. But unexpected-yet-welcome items, such as restructuring Joe Burrow’s contract, helped create more space. Surp…
In this series, we’ll break down the Giants' depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth along the interior defensive line.
The Cincinnati Bengals are going all in this 2026 NFL season as they look to end their playoff drought. In free agency, the Bengals signed Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Bryan Cook. Moreover, Cincinnati also traded for Dexter Lawrence II to further improve the defense.Nonetheless…
Bengals The Bengals added two veterans to the defensive front in Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen in an effort to revamp that side of the ball. Besides the obvious on-field impact those two are projected to have, QB Joe Burrow has loved their ability to make the coaches’ lives …
Bengals Bengals HC Zac Taylor feels that the defense will have plenty of leadership this coming season, including from incoming DL Dexter Lawrence. “I think just to lead by example, you know, instead of saying things and not being around,” Taylor said, via Pro Football Talk. “He’…
The Cincinnati Bengals did seemingly everything they could to improve a subpar defense. Apparently, it wasn’t enough for ESPN’s Seth Walder in his grades for the 2026 NFL offseason. The analytics writer didn’t think Cincinnati went about rebuilding the defense the right way. He c…
Bengals Bengals DL Dexter Lawrence feels there is a chip on his shoulder after recording just half a sack in his final season with the Giants before being dealt to Cincinnati for the tenth overall draft pick. He also feels that despite his low sack numbers, he still has a signifi…
The 2026 NFL season is quickly approaching as the Cincinnati Bengals look to show off several new additions on defense this fall. Featuring players like Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, and Boye Mafe, it’s actually one of the safeties the team signed this offseason that is gettin…
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The Cincinnati Bengals will be under immense pressure during the 2026 season. Cincinnati went all in to surround QB Joe Burrow with talent this offseason, making several big additions on defense. One Bengals defender could make a difference by being a natural leader in the middle…
Joe Burrow famously once said that the Bengals’ Super Bowl window is his whole career. The good news for him and the entire team and organization is that the window is being reopened with the offseason they have had. Trading for Dexter Lawrence and signing all of the free agents …
ESPN thinks the walls are quickly closing in on Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of winning a Super BowlJoe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Orlando Brown Jr., Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook are still under contract at that point. That’s a solid core …
Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow is aware that the team must live up to expectations in 2026, especially after the addition of a player like DL Dexter Lawrence to the defense. “I think that’s great. Put pressure on guys. I love it,” Burrow said, via NFL.com.. “I thrive in it. We’ll …
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2026 offseason needing to build a defense capable of matching the championship-caliber offense led by Joe Burrow. They accomplished that goal aggressively. Cincy reshaped the roster through a series of high-profile additions that immediately rai…
Bengals Bengals QB Joe Burrow has been fond of how the team has operated this season following his restructure and trade for DT Dexter Lawrence: “The front office has taken a lot of heat from the fans, the public, the media. We can put all of that behind us. They went and made it…
The Cincinnati Bengals made a number of moves this spring to bolster their defense, with the defensive line being the primary focus. Dexter Lawrence II, Jonathan Allen, and Boye Mafe were all added up front to deal with the rough-and-tumble AFC North. However, the club is also lo…
Bengals News Bengals 53-man Roster Projection: How OTAs and mandatory minicamp can foreshadow what final cuts will look like The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up their offseason workout program this week. Here’s how the last month of work has shaped the roster. Bengals Have History …
It has been over two months since the Cincinnati Bengals made a blockbuster trade, landing star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants. Lawrence hasn’t left Cincinnati since, but he spoke to the media for only the second time on Wednesday. Lawrence very quic…
Greetings, Bengals fans! With 2026 having the potential to be a special year for Cincinnati, it could also lead to a host of Bengals players making the Pro Bowl, some even as first-timers. While Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, Dexter Lawrence, Orlando Brown Jr., and Ja’Marr Chase have a…
The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to make some noise during the 2026 season. Cincinnati went all in during the offseason, acquiring Dexter Lawrence as the final piece of their defensive line. If the Bengals can keep games close this fall, QB Joe Burrow should be able to stack more…
It has been an offseason of firsts for the Cincinnati Bengals. Who would have thought they would trade the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft for a player like Dexter Lawrence? Restructuring Joe Burrow’s contract was just a pipe dream… until they did it. That trend continued when…
The New York Giants were supposed to have a dominant front four in 2025, yet it fizzled during their 4-13 season. Yet, EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux believes the talent is there for the Giants to reach their full potential this year, even without All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence…
This sure looks like a critical year for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. And the team came through with a big offseason. So it shouldn’t be surprising that Burrow restructured his contract after the trade that brought defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati. The…
Dexter Lawrence might be an elite defensive player, but his addition to the Cincinnati Bengals apparently wasn’t enough to give them a top group of triplets among NFL defenses. Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano put Lawrence, Demetrius Knight Jr., and Dax Hill at 29th among su…
Now that much of the offseason roster construction is done for the Cincinnati Bengals, all eyes are on the OTA period, training camp, and eventually the 2026 season. With big-time acquisitions like Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook, Jonathan Allen, and Boye Mafe, expectations for Cinci…
NFL predictions love Joe Burrow, all-in BengalsJoe Burrow helps that. So does an all-in offseason around him, highlighted by the Dexter Lawrence trade before anything else. Tack on an easy-looking schedule and the Bengals are, if nothing else, big offseason winners. Bengals Land …
When Joe Burrow spoke to the media last month, he made no mistake about what his goals for the 2026 Cincinnati Bengals were. After signing Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and trading for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, Burrow has his eyes set on the Lombardi Trop…
Would Bengals already trade second-round project? This is, after all, the team that traded away the 10th overall pick in the Dexter Lawrence deal. And it’s a franchise that, beyond that, just doesn’t do much in the way of trades. Bengals Booth Podcast: Home Dan Hoard sits down fo…
The Giants have bought in bulk on their defensive line following the Dexter Lawrence trade. New York added Shelby Harris, D.J. Reader, Zacch Pickens, Leki Fotu and Josh Tupou this offseason. The team also drafted Bobby Jamison-Travis in Round 6. Part of this spree did come after …
The Cincinnati Bengals have had the bulk of their team in the building for voluntary offseason workouts this spring. After the Dexter Lawrence trade, we saw the majority of players in the building via social media clips and locker room interviews. One notable absence was star wid…
It’s still only June. So we shouldn’t get carried away with the hype. But the Dexter Lawrence trade and other solid moves have a lot of people feeling good about the Cincinnati Bengals. The latest person to voice their positivity about the team is none other than NFL insider Adam…
The New York Giants announced on Monday that they are signing Odell Beckham Jr., bringing him back to the place he began his NFL career. Not only is it a reunion for the 10-year veteran, but because of the Dexter Lawrence deal earlier this offseason, OBJ’s return creates a full-c…
The Cincinnati Bengals turned everyone’s heads when they traded the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. It is unheard of to make a straight-up swap like that for a player with such a high pick, but it ultimately shows how committed the team is to jump-starting the turnarou…
A majority of the offseason discussion around the Cincinnati Bengals has been about what should be a much-improved defense. In theory, the biggest reason for the Bengals’ defense improving is the addition of three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. Despite registeri…
The Cincinnati Bengals sat idle on Night 1 of the NFL Draft because of the Dexter Lawrence trade that sent their No. 10 pick to the Giants, but the subsequent days saw the team drive a lot of excitement. A big source of that excitement came late on Day 3 when Cincinnati selected …
The Cincinnati Bengals brought in Dexter Lawrence because of what he can do on the field. But in OTAs, his impact is already extending far beyond the defensive line. According to Dan Hoard, Lawrence was recently seen giving pointers not only to fellow defensive linemen but also t…
Bengals’ Joe Burrow spotted with Dexter Lawrence Far from the first time fans have seen Burrow and Hubbard hanging out. But it’s a first with Lawrence, the subject of the generational trade by a Bengals franchise known for avoiding those types of moves. Tee Higgins Channels His I…
Bengals Bengals DE Myles Murphy said recently acquired DT Dexter Lawrence has been “very motivating” since coming aboard, saying he asks a lot of questions in team meetings. “He asks a lot of questions. As a coach, that’s exactly what you want,” Murphy said, via Geoff Hobson of …
The Cincinnati Bengals blew everyone’s mind when they traded their No. 10 overall selection to the Giants in exchange for nose tackle Dexter Lawrence. That move reshaped the entire defense. Having the best interior defensive lineman in the game on the roster creates a ripple effe…
The New York Giants will almost look like a brand new team in 2026. New York made several huge improvements during the offseason, headlined by hiring John Harbaugh at head coach. Now the Giants are looking into one veteran player who could be the final piece of their fierce defen…
Following the Dexter Lawrence trade, the Giants added two 30-something defensive linemen by bringing in Shelby Harris and D.J. Reader. That upped the team’s count of D-linemen north of 30 to three, as Roy Robertson-Harris has one season remaining on his two-year contract. But Rob…
When the New York Giants traded away Dexter Lawrence, the fanbase was fairly disappointed, and for good reason.No one ever wants to see a homegrown talent, especially a former All-Pro, walk out the door.But when looking at the Giants‘ future outlook as a whole, the deal did make …
The Cincinnati Bengals are going all in on the 2026 season. Cincinnati made some aggressive moves to upgrade their defense during the offseason. The biggest move was trading for DT Dexter Lawrence to significantly improve the interior of their defensive line. But the Bengals also…
After trading away their best player, a unique talent when he is at his best in Dexter Lawrence, can the New York Giants find a way to be better on the defensive line in 2026? Let’s examine the question as we continue our position-by-position “better or worse” series. Key additio…
The New York Giants completely shook up their defensive line when they traded away Dexter Lawrence. But now their depth at the position is looking thin following New York’s latest injury. Roy Robertson-Harris has tore his Achilles and is now out for the season, via Dan Duggan of …
New York Giants defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon during Thursday’s OTA. The news was first reported by Dan Duggan of The Athletic. The injury to Robertson-Harris is a potentially significant hit to the Giants’ defensive line that is attempting to mov…
As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the 2026 season, the team has been making moves to bolster the franchise to return to contender status. One of the moves was the Bengals’ front office trading for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in the last …
New Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence wanted No. 97 from Shemar Stewart.
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One thing Cincinnati Bengals fans quickly learned about Dexter Lawrence after their team acquired him is that his personality is just as big as his play. The former New York Giants nose tackle has fully embraced the orange and black and made it clear he’s very happy about playing…
The Cincinnati Bengals’ shocking trade for Dexter Lawrence seemed to come out of nowhere. But apparently the Bengals’ front office was just operating in silence. “[April] wasn’t the first time the Bengals made calls checking on Lawrence’s availability,” Paul Dehner Jr. wrote in a…
The Bengals made a big splash just a few days before the draft trading for DT Dexter Lawrence of the Giants and giving up the 10th overall pick to make it happen. It’s a huge price to pay for a player who will turn 29 during the 2026 season and is looking for a contract […]