Bengals Fans Speculate on BJ Hill's Cryptic Tweet

Emoji post sparks hopes of Dexter Lawrence reunion in Cincinnati.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the overlapping, fragmented forms of football players in the colors of the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants, conceptually representing the potential trade and reunion of defensive linemen BJ Hill and Dexter Lawrence.The potential reunion of former Giants teammates BJ Hill and Dexter Lawrence on the Bengals' defensive line has fans buzzing with excitement.NYC Today

A shushing face emoji in a tweet from Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill has fans on social media speculating about a potential reunion with his former New York Giants teammate, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Hill and Lawrence played together in New York in 2019 and 2020 before Hill was traded to the Bengals in 2021.

Why it matters

The cryptic tweet from Hill has generated significant buzz among Bengals fans, who are hopeful that it could signal a trade or signing that would bring Lawrence, who recently requested a trade from the Giants, to Cincinnati to reunite with his former teammate.

The details

BJ Hill and Dexter Lawrence were teammates with the New York Giants in 2019 and 2020 before Hill was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in August 2021 in exchange for offensive lineman Billy Price. This week, multiple reports surfaced that Lawrence has requested a trade from the Giants, sparking speculation among Bengals fans that Hill's tweet could be hinting at a potential reunion between the two defensive linemen in Cincinnati.

  • BJ Hill tweeted the shushing face emoji on April 7, 2026.
  • Dexter Lawrence reportedly requested a trade from the New York Giants earlier this week.

The players

BJ Hill

A defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals who previously played with Dexter Lawrence on the New York Giants.

Dexter Lawrence

A defensive tackle for the New York Giants who recently requested a trade from the team.

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What they’re saying

“Shhhh... 🤫”

— BJ Hill, Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Tackle

What’s next

If the Bengals and Giants were to work out a trade for Dexter Lawrence, it would reunite him with his former teammate BJ Hill and bolster Cincinnati's defensive line.

The takeaway

The cryptic tweet from BJ Hill has Bengals fans hopeful that the team could be in talks to acquire his former Giants teammate Dexter Lawrence, which would be a significant addition to Cincinnati's defense.