Bengals Back Out of a Trade for Eagles Edge Rusher
The Bengals reversed course after learning the move would cost them a projected 2027 third-round compensatory pick, sources said.
- On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired defensive end Arnold Ebiketie from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Currently 2-7, Philadelphia is retooling its roster, while the Bengals sought pass rush reinforcements after placing rookie Cashius Howell on injured reserve last week.
- The 27-year-old defensive end has 16.5 career sacks and 25 total tackles this season, carrying a $650,000 cap hit on an expiring contract with Cincinnati.
- Reinforcing a defensive line featuring edge rushers Boye Mafe and Myles Murphy, the move pushes rookie Shemar Stewart down the depth chart before Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Tied for first in the AFC North with a 6-2 record, Cincinnati pursues a Super Bowl run while ESPN's FPI projects a 79.5% chance to win the division.
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Bengals back out of trade to acquire Arnold Ebiketie from Eagles to protect 2027 compensatory draft pick
The Cincinnati Bengals backed out of a trade for Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie because it would have resulted in the loss of a third-round compensatory pick in the 2027 NFL draft.
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Bengals back out of trade with Eagles to protect a 2027 compensatory draft pick
The Cincinnati Bengals backed out of a trade for Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie because it would have resulted in the loss of a third-round compensatory pick in the 2027 NFL draft
Nick Korte seemingly sways Bengals to back out of trade through comp pick reporting
Cincinnati Bengals fans thought for a moment on Tuesday, NFL trade deadline day, that the team was getting some help on defense. NFL insiders reported that Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie was heading to Cincinnati in return for a 2027 sixth round pick. The only issue? By doing so, the Bengals would lose a…
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