Dexter Lawrence contract breakdown on new deal with Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals swing a big trade for Dexter Lawrence over the weekend. His extension points to savviness by Cincinnati.
Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) celebrates following a sack against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals finalized a blockbuster trade with the New York Giants to acquire star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. In return, the Bengals sent their No.
10 overall pick for the defensive lineman. After Lawrence passed his physical to seal the deal, the extension he sought with New York was reached with Cincinnati. However, the terms of the deal aren’t quite what many expected.
It was reported by many outlets that Lawrence signed a one-year contract extension on his existing deal to keep him in Cincinnati through 2028. However, when the trade news first broke, many felt that Lawrence’s deal would be far lengthier. Cincy Jungle alum, Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast co-host, and current Bengals reporter at A to Z Sports, John Sheeran, provided a nice breakdown on Twitter about the further details of the deal.
If there was shock at the price of a 1st round pick for lawrence, it’s likely because the belief of a major extension to follow The bengals didn’t even have to offer him more than another year, making the cost all the more worth it pic. twitter. com/n0IzkJI1yI — John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) April 19, 2026 Before heading to the Bengals via trade, Lawrence was on a two-year, $42 million deal.