Andrew Whitworth gives stamp of approval for Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence trade
The former franchise left tackle loves the move for the Bengals, as they swung for the fences this past weekend.
Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Television analyst Andrew Whitworth waves before the game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Andrew Whitworth donned Cincinnati Bengals colors for over a decade and quickly became a fan favorite. As Cincinnati transitioned out of the Carson Palmer era and into the Andy Dalton one, No.
77 was a staple of leadership and a linchpin of perennial playoff teams. While he deservedly gained more personal and team accolades in the larger Los Angeles market (at his former team’s expense in the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI), Whitworth hasn’t been shy about both praising and knocking the Bengals in his post-football media career. However, after Dexter Lawrence II was dealt to the Bengals in a blockbuster trade, Whitworth applauded the team.
He appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and discussed the organizational pivot undertaken in this acquisition. “It’s more about the message. Do I think Dexter Lawrence is a good piece for them?
Hell yeah I do, but I also love the message. We’re sending the whole team a message: ‘Hey, we got a window. We’re about to go try to take that window right now,’” said Whitworth.