Bengals acquire DT Dexter Lawrence from Giants in a blockbuster deal
The Ravens and Jesse Minter now face a tougher AFC North after the Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the Giants for the No. 10 pick.
The balance of power in the AFC North may have shifted following the Cincinnati Bengals' acquisition of Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. For Jesse Minter and the Baltimore Ravens, the move represents a significant development within one of the league's most competitive divisions.
After requesting a trade, Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is skipping offseason workouts and could be on the move. Here's why the Baltimore Ravens should consider acquiring the dominant interior defender and how he could immediately elevate their defensive front. Lawrence has two years remaining on his deal and is currently scheduled to make $20 million this upcoming season.
According to Adam Schefter, there had been optimism that, with changes in the organization, this would be the first test for the new Giants head coach and former Ravens coach, John Harbaugh, who will open his team's off-season program Tuesday without one of his best players. Draft week blockbuster: The Giants are trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the 10th overall pick going to New York, per ESPN sources. The Giants now head into Thursday night with the 5th and 10th overall picks.
pic. twitter. com/cV6Qobp6Aq — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 19, 2026 Lawrence’s arrival in Cincinnati adds a dominant interior presence to a Bengals defense already built to contend.