Bengals Trade Up, Land Dexter Lawrence

0:00It's April 23rd, welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The Bengals just dropped their jersey numbers for the 2026 new additions, plus four vets which theirs up from last year. But the real buzz is around Draft Week in Pittsburgh, where a new mock has Cincinnati trading the number 10 pick to the Giants for Star Defensive. Tackle Dexter Lawrence, landing them a proven beast up front. Earlier reports say the Bengals were this close to snagging edge rusher Max Crosby from the Raiders before pivoting to Lawrence. That move looks even smarter now, with insiders spilling that Duke Tobin was eyeing a reach on defensive tackle Peter Woods at 10. Fans are hyped, seeing this as a win for a defense needing instant impact at linebacker, corner, edge, and tackle. Former scouts are calling it a dodge of a bad pick, boosting the trade's value big time. Meanwhile, the team's eye and top round two targets for more depth and wide out Mitchell Tinsley is stepping up as guest speaker for the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards.

1:02With the draft kicking off Thursday night, Bengals' nation stays locked in for Tobin's next play to build that contender squad.