Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence stars in overtime win over Titans
The gist
Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence recovered a fumble and recorded a sack in a 43-36 overtime win over Tennessee.
The ex-Giant is delivering the impact Cincinnati traded for as it chases wins.
How it unfolded
- Apr 8, 2026News emerges that Lawrence is seeking a trade from the Giants after contract negotiations did not progress to his liking, with two years left and no guaranteed money remaining.
- Apr 19, 2026Lawrence is traded from the Giants to the Bengals straight up for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and signs a one-year, $28 million extension with Cincinnati.
- Apr 21, 2026Lawrence says he is 'ecstatic' to join the Bengals after the trade.
Key terms
- defensive tackle
- A position in American football on the defensive line, typically the largest and strongest defenders, lining up opposite offensive guards.
- fumble
- In gridiron football, losing possession of the ball before being tackled, scoring, or going out of bounds, leaving it a live ball.
- sack
- A tackle of the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass is thrown.
Source: Wikipedia