Bengals and Dexter Lawrence to finalize contract extension after physical

The Cincinnati Bengals made a surprising move by trading the 10th overall pick in the upcoming draft to acquire superstar defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants, marking the first time in the common draft era that they have traded a top-10 pick for a player. This historic trade reflects a “win-now” mentality for the franchise, which is also expected to finalize a long-term contract extension with Lawrence following his physical. Bengals fans can celebrate this significant shift in the team’s approach, as the organization appears fully committed to competing.

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