This trade is the root of the Dexter Lawrence (2026) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
Cincinnati acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lawrence also added a 1-year, $28M extension with $10M guaranteed, keeping him under contract through 2028; he is scheduled to earn $22M in 2026 with a $15.33M cap hit.
On April 18, 2026, Cincinnati Bengals sent a 2026 first-round pick (No. 10, became Francis Mauigoa) to New York Giants for DT Dexter Lawrence.