2026 Trade Deadline

[TJJackson]

I am not a fan of going for Johnathan Taylor, unless indy covers some of the salary, which is unlikely. 

My top priorities, call them 1a and 1b, is a sure tackling linebacker and a db.  Because we can use Dax as either a S or a CB, just go for either of the two.  I cant say id prefer one over the other.  WHY NOT BOTH?

A lot of talking heads are saying TE because we lost two of them, but i really like the rookie 7th rounder who already caught a TD.  If a solid one that isnt expensive became available, eh, ok

Id like to see a RB as well, but not an expensive one like indys Taylor.  I dont think we need a superstar here.  Just a productive runner with good blocking skills and decent receiving skills

As for the injuries at DE, i think you sign Foskey to the main roster, as he was very productive in the preseason; and you give some snaps to She-Marr and the Masters of the Universe to see what he has to offer, if anything. So i dont think we need to trade for a DE

Some talking heads want us to trade for a WR but with two coming off injury soon i dont agree

I absolutely do not want to trade our backup qb away because Burrow has big injury history

[ArmyBengal]

I expect a massive move before the deadline. By that I mean absolutely nothing. Not worth the time to worry about it. It’s not what they do.

Thanks Bengals !!

[Stripes]

If there's a trade, I'd most like to see safety (e.g., Budda Baker) or linebacker (e.g., Zach Baun). I think those deals are achievable at reasonable compensation. I would normally say the Bengals would never bother, but I'll give them a chance. They traded for Flacco in 2025, and they traded for Lawrence in the offseason. If they wish to remain internally consistent with a win now process, then shoring up current holes is more important than retaining draft capital.

They'll probably get a 3rd round compensatory pick for Trey anyway.

[COB]

Most pressing need is DB and I’ll take anything at this point.  I scratch my head at the national media guys saying bengals need to go all in and get Jonathon Taylor.  

We aren’t effective running the ball because we’re rostered and schemed specifically for the passing game.  

Jonathon Taylor isn’t going to suddenly turn our line into a drive blocking unit.  And getting Taylor isn’t going to stop Burrow from audibuling into whatever pass he likes when he looks at a given defensive set.  

You really see through the veneer of knowledge some of these national pundits try to project when they blab this kind of stuff.  It honestly would not be that difficult to spend 15 or 20 minutes to do a little dive into the dynamics around the bengals current situation.  But a few of them don’t even do that.

[HoosierCat]

Jags pay a second and a fifth to rent Jesse Bates for the rest of this season. Hefty price.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50432277/sources-jaguars-get-jessie-bates-iii-trade-falcons

[volcom69]

Makes me so mad damn wanted him back, but ok if not him then I would be looking out for a nickel CB LB or DE. Let’s make this defense a little bit better for a run. 

[COB]

Brutal to see him go strengthen a formidable AFC rival.  

[HoosierCat]

Taylor, today, on moves before the deadline:

“Nothing. We’re good.”

[TJJackson]

Just even a single midtier defensive player ..... either a lb, s, or cb......with knowledge of the mysterious technique called tackling.....would be enormously appreciated

[HoosierCat]

4 minutes ago, TJJackson said:

Just even a single midtier defensive player ..... either a lb, s, or cb......with knowledge of the mysterious technique called tackling.....would be enormously appreciated

 

[TJJackson]

I did not steal.the fizzy lifting drinks

[COB]

Arranging trades is a lot of work you guys.  The Dark Triad is busy renegotiating the Fresca contract.

[volcom69]

Of course they will sit back and do nothing it’s pathetic. Who gives two shits about your stupid draft picks when you can’t even draft starters half the time in the first round. Won’t even try to get anyone in here to help for a Super Bowl run, yea because this defense is lights out. Wait till they face a great offense and see what happens. I mean hell even the titans light them up. Screw this team sometimes. Hell even the Jags are making moves adding 2 players now. Hold on to those precious draft picks Bengals, the next Shamar Stewert might be there waiting! 
 

Well and now the Jags are trading for DT Jordan Davis for the Jags. Man an already good defense, going all in to win it all go figure I guess 

[ArmyBengal]

The biggest thing for fans is to stop thinking this is ever a realistic option for this front office. They simply don’t do it.

Joe Flacco backup QB?
Kahlil Herbert a RB no longer on the team?

You have to go back REALLY far to find another example.

Just accept it’s not happening and then you won’t be disappointed. Matter of fact, you could have something to REALLY be surprised about if they ever did.

The front office sucks and remains beyond antiquated.

 

[ArmyBengal]

3 hours ago, HoosierCat said:

Taylor, today, on moves before the deadline:

“Nothing. We’re good.”

He also said he feels good at where they are at. Really Zac? CB isn’t a need? Any fucking defensive player that knows what the word tackle means AND knows how? Another safety possibly? Do you not go back and watch what the fuck the defense is doing? Are you aware the offense has to continue overcoming deficits each week?

When Burrow sings his praises, I have to wonder if he’s being serious or just doing what he knows he has no other choice but to do?

Clearly there is a disconnect.

[COB]

The dynamics of the NFL evolve over time, like any system with a bunch of variables and actors.  And the in-season trade is becoming way more common.  It’s trending towards a baseball model, teams that are out of contention sell off pieces for future young players, teams that are trying to make a run add  players to bolster an already good roster.  
 

The Brown family will evolve too.  Just like we saw them trade a first for Lawrence.  I don't mean they’ll evolve when everyone else does.  They’ll do it when they’ve fucked things up so badly that they have no choice.  For instance, they traded for Lawrence not after a brilliant insight revealed to them a new way of doing business.  They did it after fielding just about the worst defense in the nfl for two years and getting dragged in the media by their best player and face of the franchise.  

[Stripes]

The Jaguars have traded their entire draft for major defensive help, including Jessie Bates and Jordan Davis.

Nut up, Bengals. Zach Baun is right there. You can’t look at me with a straight face after watching our linebackers get mauled by every blocker (including wide receivers) and tell me “we’re good”.

[HoosierCat]

For the record I don’t actually believe Zac. He’s saying what he has to say. “We’re good” is aimed at the locker room above all.

As for Bates the fact Atlanta got a second means it’s very likely there was a bidding war. Were the bengals involved? Who knows. Goodberry made a good point that that the bengals and Bates’s agent Mugaleta (or however you spell it) do not get along, which is part of why he walked in the first place.

If I were confident I could extend him I give up the 2. If not it’s a high price for a half-season rental.

[volcom69]

The Jags for sure over paid, but to them if they feel like this is going to get them over the top and into the Super Bowl then shit, trade them picks. 
 

I can’t believe that they watch film and these games and say, damn the backend of this defense is amazing. Damn these young Labs fly to the ball and really know how to tackle. I mean come on. If there are guys out there that they feel can help this team, then just go for it! 

[Prophecy]

The Jags did what a potential Championship team does. They had a couple of injuries at DT and DB, so they traded for those positions. Screw the draft picks in the future, when the window is now. The Brown family will be happy with just being close. Won't do what it takes to win it all.

 

[Prophecy]

Arnold Ebiketie for a 6th Rd pick. Yawn

[Stripes]

I like that. 4 sacks per year (average) as a rotational pass rusher isn’t bad with Howell hurt and Stewart being nothing.

He may not be a huge needle mover, but it’s a 6th round pick.

[Stripes]

If this fucks up the Trey Hendrickson 3rd round compensatory pick, that would seem pretty stupid.

[Stripes]

13 minutes ago, Stripes said:

If this fucks up the Trey Hendrickson 3rd round compensatory pick, that would seem pretty stupid.

Rapaport says they called it off for this reason.

Lol

[volcom69]

lol the front office is clueless, and just embarrassed themselves not knowing the rules. Guess maybe if they participate in more Football activities then maybe they would have known lol. 
 

Least they called it off