Updated Nov. 10, 2026, 11:05 a.m. ET
The Eagles are continuing to reshape their roster before the NFL trade deadline.
Philadelphia is trading edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Jordan Schultz also reported that the teams were finalizing the deal, noting Cincinnati had been looking for pass-rush help.
The move follows Philadelphia’s trade of defensive tackle Jordan Davis to Jacksonville for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round selection. After falling to 2-7 with a seventh consecutive loss, the Eagles are converting another veteran defender into future draft capital during their bye week.
Ebiketie joined Philadelphia on a one-year contract in March after spending his first four NFL seasons with Atlanta. The former second-round pick arrived with 16.5 career sacks and an opportunity to contribute to the Eagles’ edge rotation.
Arnold Ebiketie gives Bengals another pass-rush option
Ebiketie played 25 defensive snaps and six special teams snaps in Sunday’s 19-11 loss to the Giants. He recorded three tackles while Philadelphia generated six sacks, but he wasn’t among the defenders credited with bringing down New York’s quarterbacks.
His departure removes a rotational option from a position group that still includes Nolan Smith Jr., Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt and A.J. Epenesa. Philadelphia will have to redistribute those opportunities when it returns from the bye to host Pittsburgh in Week 11.
For Cincinnati, the reported deal provides an experienced edge defender without requiring a premium draft selection. Ebiketie gets an opportunity to contribute to another defense after a brief stay in Philadelphia.
Eagles continue adding future draft resources
The return for Ebiketie is considerably smaller than the package Philadelphia received for Davis, but the circumstances are different. Ebiketie signed a one-year deal, making this a decision involving a player approaching the end of his contract rather than a defender secured through multiple future seasons.
The sixth-round selection gives Howie Roseman another resource for the 2027 draft. It can become a developmental player or part of a future trade, although its eventual value will depend on how Philadelphia uses it.
The immediate cost is reduced depth along a defensive front already adjusting to Davis’ departure. The Eagles have established options remaining on the edge, but moving Ebiketie increases the importance of their availability and production over the final eight games.
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