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Bengals Trade for Pass Rusher, per Report
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.