NFLTrade·April 19, 2026·30 sec
Dexter Lawrence II Joins Bengals in Blockbuster Trade
The Bengals traded for star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and immediately gave him a huge contract to stay — $28 million for one year.
Words to know
TradeWhen two teams swap players with each other—one team gives up a player, the other gives up a different player.
ExtensionWhen a player and team agree to add more years and money to the player's contract that already existed.
Defensive tackleA player on defense who lines up in the middle and tries to stop the other team's running plays and sack the quarterback.
Draft picksThe order a team gets to choose new players from college — a valuable asset teams can trade away.
Bring it to lunch
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Did you see the Bengals just paid Dexter Lawrence $28 million for one year? That's insane money.
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Why would a team give a player that much money for just one season instead of spreading it over multiple years?
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Do you think the Bengals are making a smart move by going all-in this year, or are they taking too big a risk?