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Bengals Urged to Trade for $21 Million Defender

The Cincinnati Bengals are sitting at 3-2 and right in the mix of the AFC North. With Joe Burrow at quarterback, it is clear the team is going to be buyers at the trade deadline. With linebackers being one of…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:05 PM
Bengals Urged to Trade for $21 Million Defender
Key Things to Know
  • Bengals OnSI's Tyler Reed suggests the Cincinnati Bengals should trade for Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton.
  • Barton is playing under a three-year, $21 million contract with Tennessee, which currently sits at 1-5.
  • A potential trade would carry an estimated cap hit of less than $6 million for the remainder of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cincinnati Bengals are being urged to pursue a trade for Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton ahead of the trade deadline, according to Bengals OnSI's Tyler Reed. With Cincinnati sitting at 3-2 in the AFC North and quarterback Joe Burrow leading the offense, analysts view the team as potential buyers seeking to bolster a question mark at the linebacker position.

Barton is currently in the second season of a three-year, $21 million contract with the 1-5 Titans. The report highlights that acquiring Barton would carry a remaining cap hit of under $6 million for the season, providing veteran depth alongside developing young starters Demetrius Knight and Barrett Carter.

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