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Dexter Lawrence\u2019s new chapter in the NFL has begun, and he admitted for the first time since the New York Giants<\/a> traded him to the Cincinnati Bengals that he has a “fire in me that I\u2019ve never had before.”<\/p>\n

The Giants fulfilled Lawrence\u2019s trade request on Saturday, sending the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle to the Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft<\/a> \u2014 a blockbuster deal that changes things in the first round set to kick off from Pittsburgh on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Lawrence was the 17th overall pick of the 2019 draft, and he quickly became a fan-favorite for the Giants as well as arguably the best interior defensive lineman in the NFL.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

But, despite two more years left on his contract and a new regime with John Harbaugh in place as the Giants\u2019 new head coach, Lawrence wanted out. In the past, players have used that as a strategic move to get a new, more lucrative extension.<\/p>\n

This wasn\u2019t one of those times, but Lawrence is viewing this new move to Cincinnati as a fresh start that has him more motivated than ever.<\/p>\n

GIANTS TRADE STAR DEFENSIVE TACKLE DEXTER LAWRENCE TO BENGALS IN DRAFT WEEK BLOCKBUSTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“They wanted me here and they appreciate the work that I\u2019ve put in over the last seven seasons,” Lawrence told<\/a> Bengals radio play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard, which was published on the official team YouTube channel. “I appreciate that and I\u2019m going to do everything I can to show them that they didn\u2019t waste [a top 10 pick]. I\u2019m excited. I\u2019ve got a fire in me that I\u2019ve never had before, so I\u2019m excited. I\u2019m excited to be a Bengal.”<\/p>\n

It was also about money at the end of the day, with the Bengals dishing out a one-year, $28 million extension, which keeps him with the team through the 2028 season for a total of three years and $70 million. He still had $42 million remaining on his previous deal with the Giants.<\/p>\n

Lawrence added that his offseason drama in New York was a “long process,” but he felt relief and excitement when the deal was finally made between the teams.<\/p>\n

“God got me through it, and right now, I\u2019m ready to let my light shine and go win some games.”<\/p>\n

As Lawrence mentioned, he\u2019s hoping not to be a disappointment in his new city considering the amount paid by the Bengals to acquire him. But the 340-pound defensive tackle has been quite the problem for opposing offensive lines, collecting 30.5 sacks, 15 pass breakups, and 341 combined tackles (40 for loss) in 109 career games with the Giants.<\/p>\n

TRADES COULD SAVE NFL DRAFT LACKING FRANCHISE QBS, POLARIZING PLAYERS FROM BEING A YAWNER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Last season also marked the first time Lawrence played all 17 games of his career since they implemented the extra regular-season contest in 2021.<\/p>\n

“I know people are going to say [there\u2019s] pressure, but I embrace it,” Lawrence said. “I bring it in. It doesn\u2019t affect me, the pressure. I just know who I am and I\u2019m going to stay true to that. I\u2019m going to be the guy to help this defense go to the next level.”<\/p>\n

As Lawrence looks ahead to new beginnings, the Giants, armed with two picks in the top 10 of the first-round of this year\u2019s draft \u2014 they also have No. 5 \u2014 Harbaugh and the rest of the team will look to hit big with these key rookie additions.<\/p>\n

The Giants have made the playoffs just twice since the 2016 season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/dexter-lawrence-fire-ive-never-giants-trade-bengals <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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