Bengals sent Zac Taylor to clear the Eagles’ name in failed Arnold Ebiketie trade
Bleeding Green Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The trade sending Arnold Ebiketie from the Eagles to the Bengals was canceled an hour after being announced due to a miscalculation of the player's cost, not related to his physical or performance.
- The Bengals initially agreed to send a sixth-round pick to the Eagles, but acquiring Ebiketie, a compensatory free agent, would have cost them a future third-round compensatory pick, making the trade too expensive.
- Bengals GM Duke Tobin communicated the situation through head coach Zac Taylor, who expressed discomfort with how the message was conveyed but emphasized that the Eagles remain valued trade partners.
- Inside the Eagles organization, there was significant frustration over the failed trade, with concerns that such situations could impact future trade relationships and willingness to negotiate.
- Despite the awkward communication, the Bengals aimed to clear the air to avoid damaging their ongoing trade relationship with the Eagles.
