Bengals Trade Boom: Lawrence, Defenders Join

0:00It's April 23rd. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. Former Bangalore star Andrew Whitworth is hyped about Cincinnati's blockbuster trade for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Whitworth, who anchored the line for over a decade in Orange and Black, called it a game-changer on the Pat McAfee show, saying the team finally made, the bold move they needed. During his time with the Bengals, they rarely swung big in trades, sticking mostly to drafting and developing talent. Whitworth saw the Rams do the opposite under Sean McVeigh and less need, trading future picks for immediate impact and he thinks Cincinnati should. Follow suit to shake up the locker room. Players are buzzing too, posting excitement on social media about sexy dexie joining the squad. Fans and insiders see this as a signal. The Bengals are done suffering from draft misses and ready to compete now. The team didn't stop there, adding defenders like Boya Mave, Brian Cook, Kyle Dugger,

1:00Jossier Taylor, Jonathan Allen, and even Josh Johnson. They also kept Joe Flacco, Dalton Rizzner, Jalen Davis, and Tanner Hudson, while extending Orlando Brown, Jr. With no first round pick, reports say they're eyeing draft maneuvers to grab more assets, making this one of the most electric off seasons in Bengals.