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Bengals Trade No.10 Pick for Lawrence, Add Mafe, Cook

5/21/2026

Summary

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Joe Burrow announced the Bengals traded the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence, who signed a $28 million extension.
He also signed Boye Mafe (three-year $60 million), Bryan Cook (three-year $40 million+), Jonathan Allen, and added Kyle Dugger, Cashius Howell and Tacario Davis.
He confirmed re-signing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, keeping the offensive line, and brought back quarterback Joe Flacco on a $6 million deal.

History

Historical Context

In February 1995 the NFL held an expansion draft, letting the Jacksonville Jaguars (31 picks) and Carolina Panthers (35 picks) build rosters, with Jacksonville selecting quarterback Steve Beuerlein and Carolina taking cornerback Rod Smith. The new franchises also used free agency, drafting quarterback Kerry Collins, establishing a model of aggressive player acquisition that echoes today’s blockbuster trades.

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Story summary

Joe Burrow announced the Bengals traded the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence, who signed a $28 million extension.
He also signed Boye Mafe (three-year $60 million), Bryan Cook (three-year $40 million+), Jonathan Allen, and added Kyle Dugger, Cashius Howell and Tacario Davis.
He confirmed re-signing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, keeping the offensive line, and brought back quarterback Joe Flacco on a $6 million deal.

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