Cincinnati Bengals have nixed an agreed-upon trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie, sources confirm. The deal, which had been tentatively confirmed, collapsed after a hidden cost emerged. According to Over The Cap, Cincinnati would have surrendered a 2027 compensatory third-round pick on top of a sixth-round pick.
The trade was contingent on an offset benefit from defensive end Trey Hendrickson's deal with the Baltimore Ravens. However, once that offset detail came to light, the agreement was rescinded. Cincinnati was seeking defensive line help after rookie Cashius Howell suffered a right wrist injury in Week 8 and was placed on injured reserve.
Ebiketie, acquired by Philadelphia on a one-year deal this offseason, has recorded two quarterback hits and a 4.6% pressure rate in nine games. Howell, prior to his injury, posted one sack, five quarterback hits and a 15.3% pressure rate in seven contests.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing