# Lawrence’s Slide Sparks Debate | Cincinnatti Bengals News

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Published: 2026-07-10T12:07:47+00:00
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ESPN’s latest defensive tackle rankings dropped Dexter Lawrence from 1 to 7 — a shocking six-spot slide — sparking debate over whether his stats dipped or if the league’s metrics missed the bigger picture. Despite a career-low 0.5 sacks and missing the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2021, Lawrence faced double teams more than any DT in the league — over 70% of the time. His “down year” still outperformed many peers, including Leonard Williams and Jalen Carter, while Chris Jones lacks his run-stopping dominance. This ranking might just be the motivation Lawrence needs to prove he’s still the most impactful DT in the game — and the league better watch out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/24d8508565443533

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