{"id":613666,"date":"2026-04-19T03:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T03:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/613666\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T03:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T03:14:11","slug":"nfl-news-live-updates-giants-reportedly-trade-dexter-lawrence-to-bengals-will-anderson-jr-texans-agree-on-historic-3-year-150-million-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/613666\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL news, live updates: Giants reportedly trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals; Will Anderson Jr., Texans agree on historic 3-year, $150 million extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

The tension between Dexter Lawrence<\/a> and the New York Giants<\/a> has come to a head, with the Giants reportedly trading the star defensive lineman<\/a> to the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> on Saturday. Lawrence had requested a trade<\/a>, leading to talks with the Giants to give the three-time Pro Bowler a contract extension, but the talks reportedly reached an impasse.<\/p>\n

Instead, New York opts for the trade, receiving the Bengals\u2019 No. 10 pick in return for Lawrence; the Giants also hold the No. 5 overall pick. Lawrence will reportedly get his desired extension with Cincinnati as part of the trade.<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere in the AFC, star pass rusher Will Anderson<\/a> Jr. officially reset the market for pass rushers on Friday, reportedly coming to terms on a three-year, $150 million contract extension with the Houston Texans<\/a>, per NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport. At a $50 million average annual salary, Anderson is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.<\/p>\n

As the draft approaches next week, more teams will begin their offseason programs. Here\u2019s a look at who\u2019s left to begin:<\/p>\n

April 20: Panthers<\/a>, Bears, Bengals, Cowboys, Lions, Packers<\/a>, Texans, Jaguars<\/a>, Chiefs<\/a>, Chargers<\/a>, Rams<\/a>, Vikings, Patriots<\/a>, Saints<\/a>, Jets<\/a>, Eagles, 49ers<\/a>, Seahawks<\/a>, Buccaneers<\/a>, Commanders<\/a><\/p>\n

NFL teams that have hired new head coaches are allowed to start their voluntary offseason workout programs early. The Baltimore Ravens<\/a> were the first team to start their program under new head coach Jesse Minter on April 6. Notably, MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson<\/a> reported, having skipped voluntary workouts in the past.<\/p>\n

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Scroll down to follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news and live updates coming out of the owners\u2019 meetings.<\/p>\n

Live63 updates<\/p>\n

Sat, April 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Dexter Lawrence, after expressing his unhappiness<\/a> with the New York Giants, is on the move.<\/p>\n

The Giants<\/a> traded the Pro Bowl defensive tackle to the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> in exchange for a package that includes the No. 10 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, per multiple reports.<\/p>\n

New York will now have the No. 5 and No. 10 overall picks in the draft, while Lawrence will get a fresh start (and, reportedly, a new extension) with the Bengals.<\/p>\n

Read more about the trade here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"IanFri, April 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n

The Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a swap of backup defensive tackles in a trade announced by Atlanta<\/a> on Friday.<\/p>\n

Going to Jacksonville is Ruke Orhorhoro. The 24-year-old registered 3.5 sacks, 25 tackles and 4 tackles for loss in 17 games (eight starts) last season. Orhorhoro was Atlanta\u2019s 2024 second-round pick, selected 35th overall.<\/p>\n

In return, the Falcons get Maason Smith. He had three sacks as a rookie in 2024, but none last season. In two NFL seasons, he has 32 combined tackles with three tackles for loss in 24 games (seven starts). Smith was the Jaguars\u2019 2024 second-round selection, picked No. 48 overall.<\/p>\n

\"AndyFri, April 17, 2026 at 10:51 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n

Jacoby Brissett started the final 12 games of the 2025 season for the Arizona Cardinals, who released now-former franchise QB Kyler Murray earlier this offseason.<\/p>\n

Brissett is one of three players at the position currently on Arizona\u2019s roster. The others are Gardner Minshew II and Kedon Slovis.<\/p>\n

Brissett isn\u2019t attending the first phase of the Cardinals\u2019 offseason program and is asking for an extension that pays him as QB1, according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AndyFri, April 17, 2026 at 10:27 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n

Will Anderson Jr. reportedly now holds the title as the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.<\/p>\n

The Houston Texans and the 2025 first-team All-Pro have agreed to a three-year, $150 million extension, according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport, who noted that the deal includes $134 million of guaranteed money and comes with a no-trade clause.<\/p>\n

Anderson is hot off a breakout season, in which he finished as runner-up for NFL Defensive Player of the Year and made his second Pro Bowl. He piled up a career-high 12 sacks, forced three fumbles, recovered two others \u2014 including a scoop-and-score \u2014 for a stout Texans defense that ranked second last season with only 17.4 points per game allowed.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TarohnThu, April 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward\u2019s shoulder rehab is reportedly on schedule, according to ESPN\u2019s Turron Davenport. Ward has been throwing since mid-March and is reportedly expected to trend towards throwing in minicamp.<\/p>\n

Ward injured his shoulder in the Titans\u2019 season finale. Ward threw for 3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his rookie season. The 23-year-old quarterback will be playing in a new system under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.<\/p>\n

\"TarohnThu, April 16, 2026 at 2:13 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n

The NFL defensive end market is heating up before the NFL Draft. AJ Epenesa reportedly visited the Miami Dolphins, while Dante Fowler Jr. visited the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Epenesa, 27, is looking for a new home after his physical prevented him from signing with the Cleveland Browns this offseason. Epensa can now stay in the AFC East if he signs after spending his first six seasons with the Buffalo Bills.<\/p>\n

If Fowler signs with the Seahawks, he will add depth to a defensive line that dominated during the team\u2019s run to the Super Bowl. The 31-year-old pass rusher last played for the Cowboys but has spent time with the Commanders, Falcons, Rams and Jaguars, with most of his later years under Dan Quinn.<\/p>\n

\"TarohnThu, April 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins<\/a> running back De\u2019Von Achane was reportedly spotted at the team\u2019s training facility on Thursday, according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.<\/a> His presence could be an encouraging sign for the Dolphins after he did not report to voluntary OTAs<\/a> in early April, an absence believed to be related to his contract.<\/p>\n

It also reinforces what Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told reporters on Wednesday. Sullivan said Achane is not available for trade and the team is making progress toward a contract extension with him.<\/p>\n

Achane could reportedly be aiming to beat the four-year, $48 million contract extension that Buffalo Bills<\/a> running back James Cook signed last offseason, according to the Miami Herald\u2019s Omar Kelly.<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"IanThu, April 16, 2026 at 12:41 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n

Left tackle Paris Johnson will have his fifth-year option picked up by the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network\u2019s Mike Garafolo reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Johnson, 24, was Arizona\u2019s 2023 first-round pick (No. 6 overall) out of Ohio State. He started 12 games for the Cardinals last season, missing time due to a sprained MCL in his left knee. At left tackle, Johnson allowed five sacks and was called for seven penalties in 807 offensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Johnson will earn $19.7 million for the 2027 season with the Cardinals picking up his option, according to Spotrac<\/a>. He is set to be paid $8.9 million for 2026.<\/p>\n

\"AndyWed, April 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n

The NFL informed teams in a Wednesday memo that it has begun onboarding potential replacement officials, according to<\/a> multiple reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The league also reportedly noted that it will hold training sessions in May, gearing up to assign those possible replacement refs to offseason practices beginning June 1.<\/p>\n

The collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) expires on May 31.<\/p>\n

The league reiterated in its latest memo that it \u201cremains committed to reaching a fair and reasonable agreement with the NFL Referees Association but will be fully prepared should the current agreement expire,\u201d according to NFL Network\u2019s Tom Pelissero.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Kevin Seifert reported Wednesday<\/a>, citing the league\u2019s memo, that \u201cseveral\u201d potential replacement officials have completed background checks with NFL security. Up next are physical examinations they\u2019ll have to go through.<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports\u2019 Jori Epstein reported last month from the league\u2019s annual meeting about the points of contention that have stalled CBA negotiations between the NFL and the NFLRA.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TarohnWed, April 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told reporters<\/a> on Wednesday that running back De\u2019Von Achane is not available for trade. Achane did not report to voluntary OTAs<\/a> in April. His absence was expected to be contract-related.<\/p>\n

Sullivan shared that the team is heading in the right direction on a contract extension with Achane. Achane could reportedly be aiming to beat the four-year, $48 million contract extension that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook signed last offseason, according to the Miami Herald\u2019s Omar Kelly.<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"SeanWed, April 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Sean Leahy<\/p>\n

The Hall of Fame quarterback has been advising the Dolphins for several months<\/a>. He was originally part of the team’s GM search, which ended with Jon-Eric Schmidt’s hiring. He was then a part of their search for a new head coach, which resulted in hiring Jeff Hafley.<\/p>\n

Aikman\u2019s advice won\u2019t go away anytime soon, according to Sullivan. The former Cowboys QB will be a sounding board, but will not be part of their draft process.<\/p>\n

Wed, April 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

Tue, April 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports<\/p>\n

Dexter Lawrence might indeed be on the move, despite the Giants\u2019 desire to keep him.<\/p>\n

\"AndyTue, April 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Andy Backstrom<\/p>\n

Nasir Adderley surprisingly walked away from the NFL at 25 years old in March 2023<\/a>. At the time, the safety was coming off his fourth season with the Los Angeles Chargers, who selected him out of Delaware in second round of the 2019 draft.<\/p>\n

In the three years since, Adderley has felt the itch to play again, and, so, in February, he announced his intent to return to the league<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Adderley took the first step toward completing his NFL comeback on Tuesday, signing with the Indianapolis Colts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TarohnTue, April 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM PDT<\/p>\n

Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that he wants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to remain with the team. Harbaugh also said he thinks Lawrence wants to be there despite not talking to him lately.<\/p>\n

Harbaugh\u2019s comments come after Lawrence requested a trade<\/a> from the team in early April. Lawrence\u2019s trade request is expected to be contract related. The Giants and Lawrence have reportedly been negotiating for two seasons. Lawrence is scheduled to make $20 million this season and has two years remaining on his current contract.<\/p>\n

\"IanMon, April 13, 2026 at 9:02 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n

Quarterback Brandon Allen has signed with the New York Giants, the team announced<\/a> on Monday. He\u2019ll join Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston on the QB depth chart.<\/p>\n

Allen, 33, played last season for the Tennessee Titans, appearing in one game. He compieted 17-of-30 passes for 72 yards with one interception. With the Giants, Allen sticks with former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, now the Giants\u2019 passing game coordinator.<\/p>\n

In his six NFL seasons, Allen has also played for the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers. Altogether, he\u2019s appeared in 19 games, starting nine of them, with a career 56.7% completion rate and 11 TDs versus nine INTs.<\/p>\n

Fri, April 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM PDT<\/p>\n

The San Francisco 49ers are signing cornerback Jack Jones, according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jones spent last season with the Miami Dolphins. He played for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2023-24. The Raiders picked him up off waivers during the 2023 campaign, following his release from the New England Patriots, who drafted Jones in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of Arizona State.<\/p>\n

Jones has a knack for taking the ball away. He has scattered eight interceptions over his four NFL seasons, and he\u2019s taken half of them back for six.<\/p>\n

Fri, April 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM PDT<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly acquiring wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefte<\/a>r.<\/p>\n

As part of the trade, the 24-year-old Wicks will sign a one-year, $12.5 million extension with Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"IanFri, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT<\/p>\n

Ian Casselberry<\/p>\n

The New England Patriots are hiring Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst, NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bowen, 39, was the New York Giants\u2019 defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. He was fired<\/a> after a Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions in which the defense gave up 34 points, surrending 33 points or more for the fifth time in seven games.<\/p>\n

Bowen previously worked for Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel with the Tennessee Titans, advancing from outside linebackers coach to defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n

Fri, April 10, 2026 at 7:29 AM PDT<\/p>\n

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday that the league will continue to seek to hold games in Australia in the future. Another game in 2027 is in consideration as the league expands its global footprint.<\/p>\n

“There’s no question that we’re going to be playing here again,” Goodell said while at Melbourne Cricket Ground<\/a> to promote the 49ers-Rams game<\/a>. “Our view is that we’re coming here for the long term. We \u200bdon’t come as a one-offs. This isn’t a circus.<\/p>\n

“This is something that’s an investment \u2060in this, in this market and we believe that, this is long term and will be \u200bgreat for the NFL long term.”<\/p>\n