# Bengals trade blunder

> Bengals nearly botched trade deadline deal with Eagles over compensatory pick.
- Title: Bengals trade blunder · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Bengals nearly botched trade deadline deal with Eagles over compensatory pick. Bengals called off trade for Arnold Ebiketie after realizing they'd forfeit a…
- Keywords: bengals, eagles, arnold ebiketie, zac taylor, trade deadline, compensatory pick, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-nfl-trade-deadline-arnold-ebiketie-zac-taylor
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:08:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bengals, eagles, arnold ebiketie, zac taylor, trade deadline, compensatory pick, sports
## Trade deadline day
Six trades happened on trade deadline day Tuesday.
## Bengals trade plan
Bengals agreed to send sixth-round pick for edge defender Arnold Ebiketie.
## Compensatory pick issue
Bengals realized trade would forfeit 2027 third-round compensatory pick.
## Zac Taylor response
Taylor said trade failed due to compensatory pick confusion.

> I feel good (about the EDGE depth), obviously we tried something yesterday
## Team confidence
Bengals confident in current roster after four straight wins.

> I really like where we're at, I think Duke really likes where we're at
## Key takeaway

Bengals called off trade for Arnold Ebiketie after realizing they'd forfeit a 2027 third-round pick.