NFL Draft 2026: Giants Trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for 10th Pick
The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in Saturday's deal. The trade happened one day before the 2026 NFL Draft begins in Pittsburgh.
The New York Giants made a major move Saturday night, trading star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The deal came less than 24 hours before the draft begins in Pittsburgh. Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said this draft would likely feature lots of trades, and the Giants-Bengals swap proves he was right.
The trade gives the Giants more options to pick a top player or make another trade. The Bengals get Lawrence, a proven defensive player who can help their team right away.
Draft experts are watching where the second-best quarterback in the draft will land. With teams already making moves, more surprises could happen during the actual draft.
This trade shows teams are willing to make big moves before the draft starts. More trades could follow, changing which players your favorite team picks and how competitive they'll be next season.
The 2026 NFL Draft starts in Pittsburgh. Watch for more trades and where top quarterbacks get picked.
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