Bengals' best 2nd round options after trading 10th pick for Dexter Lawrence
There are some very intriguing players in Round 2 for Cincinnati.
Bengals' best 2nd round options after trading 10th pick for Dexter Lawrence originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cincinnati Bengals swung a massive trade with the New York Giants less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft.
According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN , the Bengals are trading for Dexter Lawrence. In an uncharacteristic move, the Bengals sent the 10th overall pick to the Giants for Lawrence to be their new defensive tackle. It's a steep price to pay, as the Bengals are parting with a top-10 pick for a DT who's set to receive an extension in this deal too.
After trading the 10th pick for Lawrence, the Bengals' first selection in the upcoming draft is at 41st overall. With that selection, there are still some very interesting prospects the Bengals could draft to help round out the defense alongside Lawrence. Bengals 2nd round options after Dexter Lawrence trade With defense still the priority, the only thing that this trade can cross off is the need for interior defensive line help.
Between Lawrence and Jonathan Allen, the interior is set. So the secondary, edge, and linebacker are all in play still. Here are some of the best options: Cornerback: 4 1.
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