Nov 1, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of the Cincinnati Bengals helmets prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
The Philadelphia Eagles have made another move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, sending outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, according to reports.
The trade gives Cincinnati another option along its defensive front as the Bengals look to strengthen their roster for a potential Super Bowl push. Meanwhile, Philadelphia continues to make significant changes to its roster with the November 10 deadline quickly approaching.
Sources: The #Eagles aren’t done, trading edge Arnold Ebiketie to the #Bengals in exchange for 2027 6th round pick. https://t.co/8EYzDf6px6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2026
Ebiketie, 27, is in his first season with the Eagles after signing a one-year contract with the organization in March. Through nine games this season, he has recorded 25 total tackles, including 11 solo tackles, but has yet to register a sack.
Although his production has been relatively limited, the Bengals will hope he can provide valuable depth and contribute to their pass rush down the stretch.
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Aug 22, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) lines up in the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Edward Finan-Imagn Images
For Cincinnati, acquiring Ebiketie provides additional depth at outside linebacker without requiring the team to surrender a significant draft asset.
With postseason aspirations potentially on the line, the Bengals are looking to improve their defensive personnel and give themselves more options heading into the second half of the season.
Ebiketie will now have an opportunity to contribute to a new defensive system and potentially play a bigger role with his new team.
The 2027 sixth-round selection heading back to Philadelphia gives the Eagles another future draft pick as they continue reshaping their roster.
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Nov 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) stands looks on prior to the game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
This isn’t the first significant transaction Philadelphia has completed ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Earlier in the week, the Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a blockbuster deal. In return, Philadelphia received a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-round draft pick.
The moves suggest the Eagles are willing to make substantial changes to their roster while also prioritizing future draft capital.
With the 2026 NFL trade deadline set for 4 p.m. Eastern Time on November 10, Philadelphia and other teams around the league still have a limited window to make additional moves.
It remains to be seen whether the Eagles have another trade in the works, but their latest transactions have made them one of the more active teams ahead of this year’s deadline.