Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.

skycruiser · Post by **skycruiser** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:53 pm

Unreal. I can’t believe they just did something smart and expensive to improve their football team. Unreal.

4256 Hits · Post by **4256 Hits** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:58 pm

I don't love this move but based on Bengals drafting history I will not complain about it. I do appreciate that they are trying something different.

Jmble · Post by **Jmble** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:05 pm

I will take him over McCoy in a heartbeat.

Bengals1 · Post by **Bengals1** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:06 pm

I only hope they got him to agree to a new long term contract.

skycruiser · Post by **skycruiser** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:12 pm

Trade a premium pick for a top player who will get paid a lot of money??? Never in my life

Bengals1 · Post by **Bengals1** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:15 pm

Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks
I was on the phone with a GM less than an hour ago running through top 10 scenarios. The way we had it going, we both said, “the bengals are screwed.” Well, not anymore. This trade makes a ton of sense for them.

Paul Dehner Jr. @pauldehnerjr
The #Bengals deal for Dexter Lawrence is pending a physical, obviously.
But this is the most out-of-character move by this franchise in a generation.
The urgency and all-in talk this offseason amid years of defensive frustration finally produced a change in philosophy.

skycruiser · Post by **skycruiser** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:51 pm

Still in shock. Unbelievable.

4256 Hits · Post by **4256 Hits** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:55 pm

Bengals1 wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:15 pm
Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks
I was on the phone with a GM less than an hour ago running through top 10 scenarios. The way we had it going, we both said, “the bengals are screwed.” Well, not anymore. This trade makes a ton of sense for them.

Paul Dehner Jr. @pauldehnerjr
The #Bengals deal for Dexter Lawrence is pending a physical, obviously.
But this is the most out-of-character move by this franchise in a generation.
The urgency and all-in talk this offseason amid years of defensive frustration finally produced a change in philosophy.

If going all in they still need to do something about LB and S.

stripesincarolina · Post by **stripesincarolina** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:45 pm

Not entirely thrilled here. This only makes sense if our rookie LBs take a huge step in year 2. We really needed a veteran presence there. Out of character for the organization, sure. But does it solve our defensive issues for 2026, not really.

Bengals1 · Post by **Bengals1** » Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:56 pm

Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
The #Bengals are expected to hammer out a significant long-term deal with DT Dexter Lawrence as part of the trade, once he passes his physical, per sources.

A very un-Bengals move … but this is a changing organization. And their actions confirm it.

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