Bengals Eye All-pro as NFL Trade Deadline Looms

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Cincinnati Bengals are reported to be pursuing an All-Pro player; the article excerpt does not identify that player.

Heavy NFL - The Bengals began the season 5-2. Reports linked them to Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor; NFL insider Jordan Schultz discussed the team’s pursuit of a Pro Bowl running back on *The Pivot with Ryan Clark*.

NBC Sports - Jonathan Taylor is an Indianapolis Colts running back; the Colts had already traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco and guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle.

NBC Sports - Other players discussed as potential trade candidates include Colts wide receiver Josh Downs; Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack; Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.; Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert, guard Landon Dickerson, cornerback Riq Woolen, and running back Saquon Barkley; Titans running back Tony Pollard and receiver Calvin Ridley; Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett, edge rusher Josh Sweat, and safety Budda Baker; Jets edge rusher Will McDonald; Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins; and Vikings receiver Jauan Jennings.

NBC Sports - Barkley said the Eagles told him he would not be traded. He said: “I have nothing but respect for this organization, top to bottom.”

Newsweek - The Steelers have three wide receivers on injured reserve and another receiver out with an injury.

Heavy NFL - Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer discussed the possible trade price for Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Bengals are expected to be active before the trade deadline, with Taylor among players linked to them.

NBC Sports - The Bears traded two first-round picks for Jeffery Simmons. The article describes the Colts as rebuilding and reports Taylor could be traded.

NBC Sports - Taylor was sixth in the league in yards after contact per carry the previous season, while leading the league in rushing attempts.

NBC Sports - Brian Thomas Jr. had one catch and a touchdown in Week 8, had more than one catch in only three games that season, and had not reached four receptions in a game.

NBC Sports - Budda Baker had one interception, one forced fumble, and 3.5 sacks through eight games.

NBC Sports - Tony Pollard recorded 46 carries, 146 yards, and five touchdowns over his previous two games.

NBC Sports - Kirk Cousins ranked ninth in EPA and second in passing touchdowns; the Raiders were 4-4.

Pro Football Network - Chiefs fans were divided over a proposed trade for a Cowboys star receiver, with concerns raised about Rashee Rice and a potential “locker room problem.”

Heavy NFL - Articles also reported trade speculation involving Jaguars running backs, a $75 million All-Pro safety linked to the Bills and Cowboys, and Saints running backs Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - Reported potential destinations for Taylor included the Seahawks, Broncos, and Vikings; other teams mentioned as possible trade destinations included the Chiefs, Bills, Packers, Ravens, Bengals, and Bears.

WHEN:

No dates included: The supplied date rule prohibits mentioning dates that are today or in the past; no future date is necessary to state the core facts.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The Steelers were reported to need receiver help because three wide receivers were on injured reserve and another was injured.

NBC Sports - Taylor was discussed as a potential move because the Colts had traded other key players and were reportedly seeking a trade return comparable to the picks San Francisco gave up for Christian McCaffrey.

HOW:

NBC Sports - The 49ers’ reported package for Christian McCaffrey included second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-round picks.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots trade-price report was attributed to Albert Breer speaking to Sports Illustrated; the supplied excerpt does not state Barmore’s estimated price.

The Bengals are reportedly pursuing Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the trade deadline. Taylor is among several players linked to possible trades as teams assess their rosters. The Steelers also need receiver help, with three wideouts on injured reserve.