Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fault in failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor and director of football Duke Tobin acknowledged the team’s fault in a failed trade attempt to acquire Arnold Ebiketie from the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal fell through when the Bengals realized the cost would involve forfeiting a compensatory draft pick, which they had not initially anticipated. Tobin expressed apologies, stating the decision was on the Bengals’ end, despite Philadelphia being a willing partner.

• Bengals coach Zac Taylor and director of football Duke Tobin admitted fault for a failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie.
• The Bengals underestimated the cost of the trade, which ultimately required forfeiting a compensatory draft pick.
• The team backed out of the deal due to the realization of the additional compensation needed.
• Tobin stated that Philadelphia was a willing trade partner and the failure was on the Bengals’ end.
• Taylor expressed confidence in the front office’s operations despite the failed move.