CINCINNATI -- There is something about Dexter Lawrence II that shouldn't be overlooked.
And it's something he readily acknowledged.
Lawrence mustered a half sack in 17 games with the New York Giants during the 2025 season. The lone takedown was registered in Week 8, when Lawrence got a hand on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who had already escaped pressure from elsewhere in the pocket.
That 0.5 sack marked the lowest in a season in his seven-year pro career. But Lawrence doesn't believe that stat reflects how he played last season.
The three-time Pro Bowler is ready to show the dominance that warranted this offseason's massive trade will be justified for a Cincinnati Bengals defense that is in need of an an impact player.
"If you turn on the tape, you'll see what you're supposed to see," Lawrence said, who noted the numbers aren't everything. "It's more about proving myself right. I know who I am. People have been talking about me my whole life. It's just the way this game goes. It's just the way I've been in the spotlight my whole life."