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Bengals Starter Makes Eye-Opening Dexter Lawrence Comparison

The Bengals front office had a clear focus in the 2026 offseason: improve the defense any way they could. The marquee addition came when the Bengals sent their No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Giants…

By Henry DiGennaro · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 2:31 PM

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Bengals cornerback DJ Turner compared teammate Dexter Lawrence's dominance to a varsity player facing junior varsity competition.
Turner called Lawrence the most dominant person he has ever played with or been around.
Cincinnati acquired Lawrence from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 overall draft pick in 2026.

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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner praised teammate Dexter Lawrence, calling him the most dominant player he has ever been around. Turner compared the star defensive tackle's impact to a varsity athlete playing against junior varsity competition ahead of Cincinnati's upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Lawrence was acquired from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He has registered 10 pressures this season, including two fourth-quarter sacks and a crucial hit against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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