The Cincinnati Bengals will likely lean on depth at positions of need as opposed to making a move at the NFL trade deadline.
That is something already apparent even after injuries at cornerback and given the issues along the defensive line.
Meaning, the Bengals won’t exactly enter trade sweepstakes for big names like Haason Reddick of the New York Jets.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, though, does list the Bengals as a “potential suitor” for Reddick:
“If Reddick is in any way available, the Bengals should also be interested. Cincinnati’s defense finally showed up in Week 6, but it still lacks a high-end complement to Trey Hendrickson.”
The point about needing to help Trey Hendrickson is very, very true, even after guys like Sheldon Rankins returned from injury, boosting the production of other names like Sam Hubbard.
But Reddick is an especially no-go for the Bengals. He’s 30 years old and has yet to actually report to the Jets after being traded because he wants a new contract.
If the Bengals are going to add help at a position of need, it will come in the form of a low cost from a proven player who has been on the field this season.
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