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The have traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the . The deal is being reported as a 1-for-1 swap with the Giants receiving the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lawrence is due for a new contract, and reports in the week leading up to draft week suggested the two sides reached an impa se, causing trade talks to swirl. The Giants had been wanting at least a first-round pick, and many believed Lawrence could be had for a late-first. Instead, Cincinnati traded the No. 10 pick as New York and new head coach John Harbaugh got their second top-10 pick in the first round of Thursday's draft. Here is more on the trade that sends Dexter Lawrence from New York to Cincinnati in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. MORE : Dexter Lawrence trade details Cincinnati gets : DT Dexter Lawrence New York gets : No. 10 pick in 2026 NFL Draft The Giants are trading Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick Otto Porter Jr. Jersey in the 2026 draft, heading back to New York. Initially, it was reported that the trade would include the No. 10 pick, but later clarified that it was a straight-up swap. New York could have kept Lawrence in town for the next two years, but whenever a contract dispute arises, players' only real option is to sit out. Rather than dealing with that, the Giants felt like they wanted to reload at the position and traded him to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick. Now, New York has the chance to either package its picks to move up even further in the draft, or stay put at No. 5 and No. 10 and bring in two rookies to further create a foundation for Harbaugh. The Bengals lost Hendrickson in free agency, and made sure to bring in some defensive line help to replace him. Hendrickson plays defensive end, and Lawrence plays up the middle, but he will still help to boost the defense. MORE: Dexter Lawrence stats Lawrence has been in the league since 2019, when the Giants drafted him with the 17th overall pick in that year's draft. Here's a look at how he has started his NFL career. Season Games Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles 2019 16 38 2.5 1 2020 16 53 4 0 2021 16 54 2.5 1 2022 16 68 7.5 2 2023 16 53 4.5 0 2024 12 44 9 1 2025 17 31 0.5 0 Totals 109 341 30.5 5 MORE: Dexter Lawrence contract The Bengals and Lawrence agreed to a one-year, $28 million extension upon completion of the deal. That means Lawrence is now signed with Cincinnati for the next three seasons, as his original four-year, $87.5 million extension with the Giants is set to expire after the 2027 season. Compensation update: Now that he has pa sed his physical and the trade is official, newly-acquired DT Dexter Lawerence is signing a one-year, $28 million contract extension with the Bengals, per So in the end, Lawrence gets the trade he wanted while being Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Shabazz Napier Jersey
