The killer mistake Bengals must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the midst of a brutal campaign in the AFC North. While the Baltimore Ravens are struggling to start the year, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns look like strong contenders for the division title. That’s why, even with a 5-2 record, Cincinnati is still just second in the AFC behind the Browns, and the Steelers are just behind them with a 5-3 record.

It’s no surprise, then, that the Bengals are among the teams rumored to be looking to make some moves at the trade deadline. They’re one of the teams prominently featured in the Jonathan Taylor sweepstakes, and they’re also in the hunt for other players on the defensive side of the ball. However,…