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The Associated Press. (2026, November 10). Bengals back out of trade with Eagles to protect a 2027 compensatory draft pick. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/bengals-back-out-of-trade-with-eagles-to-protect-a-2027-compensatory-draft-pick/article_35dda99a-8c55-5f58-94da-cbf422316410.html
The Associated Press. “Bengals back out of trade with Eagles to protect a 2027 compensatory draft pick.” Toronto Star, 10 Nov. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/bengals-back-out-of-trade-with-eagles-to-protect-a-2027-compensatory-draft-pick/article_35dda99a-8c55-5f58-94da-cbf422316410.html.
The Associated Press. “Bengals back out of trade with Eagles to protect a 2027 compensatory draft pick.” Toronto Star, November 10, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/bengals-back-out-of-trade-with-eagles-to-protect-a-2027-compensatory-draft-pick/article_35dda99a-8c55-5f58-94da-cbf422316410.html.
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The Cincinnati Bengals backed out of a trade for Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie on November 10, 2026, to protect their third-round compensatory pick in the 2027 NFL draft. The potential loss was first noted by Over the Cap’s Nick Korte on social media, and confirmed after reports surfaced that the trade was progressing. Compensatory picks are awarded when teams lose more qualifying free agents than they sign; Ebiketie's acquisition would have nullified the Bengals' compensatory pick for losing Trey Hendrickson to the Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, the deal would have required Cincinnati to send a sixth-round draft pick to Philadelphia. The Bengals, who are currently on a four-game winning streak and at 6-2 for their best start since 2015, will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a pivotal Sunday night game that could determine first place in the AFC North.