Giants Sign DJ Reader, Bengals Get Dexter Lawrence

0:00On April 28th, Giants are set to snag defensive tackle DJ Reader, filling the void left by Dexter Lawrence, who got shipped to the Bengals for the game. 10th overall pick in the 2026 draft. Reader, a 31-year-old vet, drew interest for multiple teams, including a visit to the Giants on April 13th and the Ravens back in. March. Over the last two seasons, he suited up for 32 games with the Lions after four years, and 44 games anchoring the Bengals line. That Lawrence deal handed the Bengals a one-year, $28 million extension for him, unlocking nearly 5 million in cap space for 20. 26. Now Lawrence grabs number 97. The same digits Rookie Shamar Stewart, rocked in 2025, signaling big plans for Cincinnati's front, while New York rebuilds on the fly. NFL News Today, powered by AI Bringing You What Matters on Game Day, I'm Cory with the Story.