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NFL trade deadline: Tracking Bengals news and rumors

Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, pre game with New York Giants assistant special teams coach Cam Achord at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, right, pre game with New York Giants assistant special teams coach Cam Achord at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Most years, the Cincinnati Bengals don't do much of anything at the NFL trade deadline.

But it seems this isn't most years.

Approaching the deadline at 4-5 with Joe Burrow playing at an MVP level despite some massive flaws in the roster around him, the Bengals feel like a team that could make a move or two to really compete in a bad AFC.

And it's not just a feel—multiple reports have stated that the Bengals could be buyers at the deadline.

Below, we'll track the latest news and rumors around the Bengals at the trade deadline, with the most recent items first.

Bengals buyers at deadline?

One report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini says that the Bengals could be buyers at the trade deadline as they seek to get the defense some help at edge rusher and cornerback.

Bengals shopping for offense, too?

It's not just defense, either. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Bengals have considered adding a running back.

Bengals team needs entering NFL trade deadline

  • Cornerback

  • Edge rusher

  • Running back

Despite the big investment in corners over the years, the current crop just isn't good enough. Poor safety play isn't helping, but those aren't going to be available. Trey Hendrickson needs some help from other pass-rushers for the defensive scheme to work right.

How injuries impact Bengals at NFL trade deadline

The Bengals suffered a massive onslaught of injuries on Sunday. Zack Moss' injury could mean the Bengals add a running back. And the likely long-term loss of key rookie Erick All Jr. means they might want to add a tight end, too.

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