A proposed trade sending Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Cincinnati Bengals has reportedly collapsed, according to a College Sports Network report published Wednesday. The deal, which had not been officially announced by either team, drew sharp criticism from fans on social media who labeled the Eagles organization as poorly managed.
Details regarding the compensation framework or the specific reason for the breakdown were not disclosed in the initial report. Ebiketie, a 2022 second-round pick out of Penn State, has recorded 8.5 sacks across his first three NFL seasons with Philadelphia. The Bengals, seeking to bolster their pass rush, were reportedly targeting the 25-year-old defender ahead of the league's trade deadline.
Neither the Eagles nor the Bengals have issued public statements confirming the negotiations or the reported impasse.
