The Cincinnati Bengals opted to call off a reported trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, NFL Network reported.
Per OverTheCap.com, the Bengals would have forfeited the third-round compensatory pick that they will receive for edge rusher Trey Hendrickson leaving the team to sign with the Baltimore Ravens had they acquired Ebiketie.
The initial report by NFL Network earlier on Tuesday had the Eagles receiving a 2027 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Ebiketie.
Ebiketie, 27, has played in nine games (no starts) at outside linebacker in his first season with the Eagles, logging 25 tackles while playing nearly half of the team’s defensive snaps.
A second-round pick by Atlanta out of Penn State in 2022, Ebiketie has collected 16.5 sacks, 43 quarterback hits, 154 tackles and four forced fumbles in 76 career games (12 starts) for the Falcons (2022-25) and Eagles.
Philadelphia (2-7) is on a seven-game losing streak. The Eagles dealt defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday and have 10 picks in the first two rounds over the next three years.
Cincinnati (6-2) is on a four-game winning streak and shares the AFC North lead with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bengals are seeking their first playoff appearance since 2022.
–Field Level Media
