In addition to the deal, Lawrence has agreed to a one-year, $28 million contract extension with the Bengals after passing his physical, securing his immediate future in Cincinnati.
Lawrence had requested a trade earlier this month over contract terms, aiming for a deal commensurate with the top tackles in the league despite a down year in 2025.
The Giants traded him after declining to meet his financial demands, and the Bengals won the headline-grabbing negotiation by swapping a high draft pick for a proven defensive lineman.
For Cincinnati, the move is a high-risk, high-reward bet on a rebound season for Lawrence, who posted 31 tackles, 0.5 sacks, one interception, and four pass breakups in 2025.
The deal signals the Bengals’ win-now mindset as they aim to bolster their defense and push for a return to the postseason, with Lawrence integrated into the defensive front for the 2026 season.
