Eagles trade edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Bengals for 2027 sixth-round pick
The gist
The Eagles agreed to trade linebacker Arnold Ebiketie to the Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Cincinnati adds pass-rush depth after a rookie injury; Philadelphia keeps shedding snaps.
How it unfolded
- 2022Ebiketie was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 38 overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft out of Penn State.
- Apr 14, 2026Free agent linebacker Arnold Ebiketie signed a one-year deal with the Eagles.
- Nov 9, 2026The Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the day before the Ebiketie trade.
Key terms
- edge rusher
- A defensive position in gridiron football, an alternate term for a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker.
- sixth-round pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia