The Cincinnati Bengals' offseason move to acquire Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft could potentially impact the team for years, according to Sports Illustrated's Eva Geitheim. The trade, which included the 10th pick in 2026, was seen as a significant investment in a valuable draft chip for Lawrence. This could come back to haunt the Bengals if Lawrence fails to rebound from a down season in 2025 or help the Cincinnati defense turn things around. The Bengals could have used this pick on star prospect Caleb Downs, who was not selected until the No 11 pick, if he proves to be a superstar and Lawrence doesn't pan out, could be a significant blow to the team. Despite a strong offseason, this is the only major decision that could impact the Bengals.