Bengals Trade for Lawrence, Eye Burton for Line Depth

0:00It's April 20th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Cincinnati Bengals just shook up their draft strategy by trading their first round pick to snag defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants. Now they're focused shifts, but they still hold both day two selections and plenty of moves left through day three. Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton is emerging as a name on their radar. He recently confirmed an official visit with the team, putting him in the mix for their interior line needs. Burton brings versatility, having played all three interior spots in college, those scouts see him thriving as a center in the pros. At this stage, he's pegged as a day three prospect, perfect for team's building depth. With veteran Ted Carus turning 34 next all season, the Bengals know they need fresh legs behind him to stay competitive up front. You've got the picks to target guys like Burton, and keep strengthening that line, setting up for the long haul.