Fansided · Feb 17
Speculated Bengals trade target would boost defense, but at a big cost
Sep 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Kenny Clark (95) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals are in the market for some defensive upgrades this offseason. They're reportedly willing to spend more than they have to help Joe Burrow in that regard, too.
Who knows what that means in the context of Cincinnati's typical M.O. This is a notoriously cheap franchise. Parting with beloved draft assets, never mind money, feels like a Herculean task. Duke Tobin and the powers that be must've agonized over that pick swap trade for Joe Flacco.
