Bengals Acquire Eagles’ Edge Rusher
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The Bengals have added edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie in a trade with the Eagles, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The Philadelphia Eagles are trading edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2027 sixth‑round pick, sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The Bengals sport the league’s best passing offense, but they now add support for a defense that has long been seen as the team’s biggest weakness.
Ebiketie, 27, has 25 total tackles this season and played 48 % of the snaps for the Eagles and also played on special teams.
Philadelphia has already paid half of Ebiketie’s base salary and all of the $3 million signing bonus when he landed in free agency.
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Timeline
- On September 1 2022 2022 season Bengals first playoff appearance since 2022.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Immediate impact on Bengals defensive depth and roster flexibility Possible long-term US impact: Long‑term improvement of defensive competitiveness and playoff prospects Most affected groups: Bengals fans, Eagles roster management, NFL trade market Reader priority: High priority for NFL fans and sports business analysts
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— Bengals Acquire Eagles’ Edge Rusher
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