Bengals trade for Eagles LB Arnold Ebiketie, sources say
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Eagles are trading edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick, as confirmed by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Ebiketie, 27, has contributed 25 tackles this season and played nearly half of the Eagles' defensive snaps, but Philadelphia is retooling after a seven-game losing streak and has traded other starters this season.
- The Bengals, who have the league's best passing offense but a historically weak defense, aim to bolster their defense with Ebiketie's addition as they pursue their first playoff appearance since 2022.
- Financially, the Eagles have covered half of Ebiketie's base salary and the full signing bonus, while the Bengals will pay the remaining $650,000 base salary and potential incentives tied to performance and team success.
- The trade may open opportunities for rookie Keyshawn James-Newby on the Eagles' roster, as Philadelphia continues to prioritize future draft capital and roster flexibility.
