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Bengals acquire Dexter Lawrence, add three defensive linemen

6/28/2026

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The Bengals acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants for 2026.
Lawrence recorded nine sacks in 2024 but only 0.5 sacks with eight QB hits in 2025, ending his three-year Pro Bowl streak.
Pro Football Focus said he faced double-teams on 70.35 percent of snaps, the fifth-highest rate for defensive tackles.
The Bengals also added defensive linemen Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell.

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The Bengals acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants for 2026.
Lawrence recorded nine sacks in 2024 but only 0.5 sacks with eight QB hits in 2025, ending his three-year Pro Bowl streak.
Pro Football Focus said he faced double-teams on 70.35 percent of snaps, the fifth-highest rate for defensive tackles.
The Bengals also added defensive linemen Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell.