Shemar Stewart gives No. 97 to Dexter Lawrence for a "reasonable number"
By Mike Florio
Published on May 13, 2026.
New Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has received No. 97 from Shemar Stewart for an undisclosed fee. The transaction took place during a meeting between Stewart and the team. The move from No. 9 to No. 10 is not the first time Stewart has held the number.
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