Bengals Back Out of Trade with Eagles to Protect a 2027 Compensatory Draft Pick
The Bengals backed out after learning the deal would cost a third-round compensatory draft pick, leaving them without a deadline addition.
- On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals canceled a trade for Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Arnold Ebiketie after realizing the move would forfeit a projected 3rd round compensatory draft pick.
- The Bengals previously earned the 3rd round pick by losing Trey Hendrickson to Baltimore in free agency; acquiring Ebiketie, who signed with the Eagles as a compensatory free agent, would have triggered its forfeiture.
- Nick Korte, the self-described Compensatory Picks Guy on social media, identified the impact shortly after trade reports surfaced, and NFL reporters credited his analysis as the impetus for the Bengals' decision to renege.
- Fans expressed frustration as the NFL trade deadline passed without a major addition, despite the Bengals' strong 6-2 record and recent moves like trading for Dexter Lawrence.
- The Bengals now prepare for Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers with the AFC North division lead on the line, aiming to maintain their position as contenders.
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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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