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The Bengals made a savvy move by trading for Dexter Lawrence, locking him in with a one-year, $28 million deal that extends his contract through 2027 for $70 million total. This beats the $112 million, four-year deal Trey Hendrickson signed with Baltimore — especially when you factor in age, guaranteed cash, and long-term value. Lawrence, 28, got $10M guaranteed; Hendrickson, older, got $60M. The Bengals didn’t even expect Lawrence to be available — he popped up after Hendrickson left — giving them a younger, more impactful cornerstone for less money. It’s a masterclass in opportunistic drafting, proving the best deals often come when you’re least expecting them.

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