What happened: Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin agreed to acquire edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie from the Philadelphia Eagles before consulting the league on the compensatory pick formula. Tobin apologized to Philadelphia and called off the deal after realizing the calculation error. The proposed trade would have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Eagles.
Why it matters: Acquiring Ebiketie would have compromised Cincinnati's position in the compensatory formula, jeopardizing a projected 2027 third-round selection. The reversal keeps Ebiketie in Philadelphia while the Bengals protect their future draft capital.
By the numbers: Ebiketie has made 25 tackles in 2026 through 9 games.
What to watch: Ebiketie remains on Philadelphia's roster as the Eagles continue their regular-season schedule.