"Lawrence was traded to the Bengals straight up for the No. 10 selection in this week's NFL draft. The All-Pro defensive tackle signed a one-year, $28 million extension with the Bengals."
"Multiple league sources indicated the Giants wanted a significant haul for Lawrence. The consensus still seemed to be that his value would be either a late first-round pick or a second-rounder plus more assets."
"Despite their reluctance to trade Lawrence, the Giants thought this was the best move for the organization, sources said. New York is confident it can sufficiently stock the interior of its defensive line through the draft."
The Cincinnati Bengals traded the No. 10 selection in the NFL draft to the New York Giants for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. Lawrence signed a one-year, $28 million extension with the Bengals. The Giants, initially reluctant to trade Lawrence, believed this move was best for their organization, allowing them to acquire two top-10 picks. The trade discussions began two weeks prior, and the Giants were surprised by the Bengals' offer, which was deemed the most significant available.
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