Bengals trade with Eagles fails hours before deadline
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The Cincinnati Bengals entered Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline looking for ways to strengthen their defense, particularly at linebacker. After exploring several options, the organization appeared to find an opportunity with the Philadelphia Eagles, agreeing to acquire outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie.
The proposed move would have added another pass rusher to Cincinnati’s defensive rotation, but what initially looked like a completed agreement has now taken an unexpected turn.
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Bengals’ proposed deal for Arnold Ebiketie falls through
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo (7) and linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) against the Cincinnati Bengals. Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bengals’ trade for Ebiketie has fallen through. Cincinnati had reportedly agreed to send Philadelphia a 2027 sixth-round pick for the 27-year-old defender.
However, the agreement will not be completed. Schultz indicated that the collapse was not related to a physical or performance issue.
BREAKING: Plot twist! The #Bengals and #Eagles deal for DE Arnold Ebiketie has fallen through and will not happen, per sources.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 10, 2026
The trade falling through is not physical or performance related, per sources. https://t.co/poSj3XWICvpic.twitter.com/DVB6815cTr
Ebiketie joined Philadelphia in March on a one-year, $7.3 million contract after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. He recorded 25 tackles and two quarterback hits in nine appearances this season. He has 16.5 career sacks.
Cincinnati protects valuable 2027 draft capital
The failed transaction could have significant implications for Cincinnati’s draft plans. The Bengals lost three qualifying compensatory free agents this offseason: Trey Hendrickson, Joseph Ossai and Noah Fant. They signed two qualifying players, Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe. Cordell Volson does not qualify.
Because Philadelphia originally signed Ebiketie as a compensatory free agent, acquiring him would have counted against Cincinnati’s formula. That could have cost the Bengals a projected third-round compensatory selection tied to Hendrickson’s $28 million annual contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Avoiding the deal preserves that opportunity.
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