Bengals Trade for Lawrence, Secure Ninety-Seven

0:00It's April 21st. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Bingles front-off has just pulled off one of their boldest trades ever, snagging defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York. Giants in exchange for the 10th overall pick in this month's NFL Draft. Right after the deal, they locked him up with an extra year on his contract, tossing in $28 million to keep the three-time pro-buller. Locked in. This big hurdle was sorting out his jersey number. Lawrence had his eyes on 97, but that was already taken by defensive end, Shamar Stewart. Lawrence talked it out with him, and they made the switch. Lawrence grabs 97, Stewart slides to 94. Bingles fans hold 97 close to their hearts, because eight-time pro-buller Gino Ackins rocked it for a legendary 10-year run. Only a handful of players have worn it in team history, from Brian Pilman back in 1984 to recent guys like Jay Tuffalay. Meanwhile, the team handed out numbers to their other new free agent pickups.

1:03Safety Kyle Dugger gets 29. Brian Cook takes 6, Cornerback J. Cier Taylor, lands 26, Quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Joe Flackle get. 11 and something new, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen Snags 93, and Edge Russia Boyet Mayfwares 53. A few roster tweets rounded things out too, like DJ Turner switching from 20 to 0 and other shuffling around. With Lawrence anchoring that line in the iconic 97, the Bengals defense looks stacked heading into the season.