Bengals Trade for Lawrence, Strengthening Defense
About this episode
Bengals Trade for Dexter Lawrence: A Game-Changer for Defense
The Bengals have made a significant move in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading their tenth overall pick to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Former Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard praised the trade, highlighting Lawrences addition as a game-changer for the defense. Hubbard, a Moeller High School alumnus, emphasized the depth Lawrence brings, which will be crucial for the teams success throughout the season. The trade has sparked excitement among fans and players, with Hubbard noting the offense, led by Joe Burrow, must be thrilled. Lawrence, who debuted his signature dance at the Bengals draft party, is set to wear number ninety-seven, previously worn by Shemar Stewart. The trade secures a strong defensive presence for the Bengals, positioning them well for the long term.
Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/70c5593d56de46b5
Get every episode summarized
Each time NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Transcript ready
20 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.
Full transcript
NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Bengals Trade for Lawrence, Strengthening Defense. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 24th, from breaking news to Sunday matchups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The Bengals just made waves by trading their tent overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants for a defensive tackle dexter. Lawrence Former Bengals defensive and Sam Hubbard called it an unbelievable move that instantly transforms their defense. Hubbard, a standout from Mueller High School, shared those thoughts in a video from the team's draft party on April 23rd. He stressed how shoring up the center of the defense with Lawrence as the depth needed to compete deep into the season. Fans and players are buzzing about it, with Hubbard noting Joe Burrow and the offense must be thrilled. Lawrence even debuted his signature sexy dexidance at the party, just days after stepping on to pay core stadium as a Bengal. Details on Lawrence's updated contracts surfaced through ESPN, and the Giants B reporter suggested he simply wanted out of New York. He set to wear number 97, the Jersey Shamar Stewart had last year.
This trade locks in a game changer up front, setting the Bengals up strong for the long haul.
More episodes
More from NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jake Bates’ Patient Path to Peak | NFL News
NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Wild Win Down Under | NFL News
NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Falcons Debut New Uniforms Amid QB Drama | NFL News
NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Joe Alt's Path to Protector of the Year | NFL News
NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!