The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t done with the NFL trade deadline just yet, despite making a deal with the Chicago Bears for running back Khalil Herbert.
So says a new report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini: “The Cincinnati Bengals trade with the Bears to get running back Khalil Herbert, and I was told they’re not done. Cincinnati continues to look around the league for an addition on defense.”
Russini was one of several reporters saying that the Bengals will be buyers at the deadline, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
If the Bengals make another move, it figures to happen on that side of the ball. Cornerback depth is an issue and getting Trey Hendrickson some pass-rushing help figures to be a priority.
While there aren’t many affordable corners on the trade block right now, there are plenty of pass-rushers. Expect that to be the move, should the Bengals break their historical ways again with another win-now deal.
