Bengals tied to Saquon Barkley by analyst who called the Jeffrey Simmons trade

Spotrac analyst Mike Ginnitti proposed that the Cincinnati Bengals could acquire Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Ginnitti, who accurately predicted the Chicago Bears' trade for defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons, outlined a scenario where Cincinnati takes on Barkley's contract with three years and $36 million remaining, partially guaranteed through 2027.

Stripe Hype notes that while Cincinnati has $7.2 million in current cap space, taking on Barkley's future cap hits in 2027 and 2028 could challenge the front office. The writer also questions adding an expensive running back to head coach Zac Taylor's offense, which currently ranks at the bottom of the league in rushing attempts.