Bengals take responsibility for botched NFL trade with Eagles: ‘It was on our end’

The Bengals’ recent trade attempt with the Eagles has drawn criticism after the Cincinnati front office decided to pull out of a deal that would have sent edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Philadelphia for a sixth‑round pick. The move was reportedly called off after the Bengals miscalculated the impact of the transaction on its future compensatory picks.

Rumors surfaced when a tweet from compensatory‑picks expert Nick Korte suggested that acquiring Ebiketie would cost Cincinnati a third‑round compensatory pick in 2027. The tweet highlighted that the trade would forfeit the pick the Bengals were slated to receive for losing Trey Hendrickson, raising the cost of the deal. The Bengals’ public messaging did not address the tweet, and the organization’s response was delayed.

During a press conference, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor spoke on behalf of general manager Duke Tobin, admitting the front office had “miscalculated” the cost of the trade. Taylor said Tobin was “really apologetic” and wanted to make clear that Philadelphia had been a good trade partner, adding that “it was on our end.” He also noted that the team would move forward and focus on the upcoming game, emphasizing confidence in the players and the front office.

The Eagles, who had agreed to the trade, were left disappointed. The Bengals, meanwhile, have remained a 6‑2 team in the AFC North and are eyeing a playoff spot. The trade fallout has added a new narrative to the season, but the Bengals plan to keep their focus on the field.

Source: Bengals take responsibility for botched NFL trade with Eagles: ‘It was on our end’