Bengals sign DT Dexter Lawrence to one-year, $28M extension - ESPN

Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II passed his physical with the Cincinnati Bengals and has signed a one-year, $28 million extension with Cincinnati, the Win Sports Group told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

Lawrence, acquired by the Bengals from the New York Giants for the No. 10 pick in this week's draft, is now under contract with Cincinnati for the next three seasons.

The Bengals announced Lawrence's extension but did not disclose financial terms.

«Dexter fits the vision we have on our defense and will also elevate others around him. We are confident in Dexter and can't wait to see the positive effects he and the other players we have acquired this offseason have on our football team. We are excited to turn to the draft and our remaining picks to further enhance our team,» Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said in a statement.

The Giants traded Lawrence after they had reached an impasse in negotiations on a new deal. He requested a trade after seven years with New York.

The Giants now own the rights to the No. 5 and No. 10 picks in the first round.

Dexter Lawrence II has had 123 pressures when lined up as a defensive tackle over the past four seasons. Chris Jones is the only player with more over that span.

Lawrence, 28, was a Pro Bowl selection from 2022 through 2024 and was named second-team All-Pro in 2022 and 2023. He has 30.5 sacks and 40 tackles for loss in 109 career games but is coming off a season with career lows in sacks (0.5) and tackles (33).

The move is a rare one for Cincinnati. According to ESPN Research, this is the first time the Bengals have traded a top-10 pick for a player in the common draft era (since 1966).

The trade helps the Bengals solidify an offseason strategy built around