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Bengals Urged to Pursue All-Pro Offensive Weapon

The Cincinnati Bengals are sitting at 5-2 and in the thick of a tight AFC North division battle. With the Philadelphia Eagles losing at home on Monday Night Football to drop to 2-5, they have become potential sellers. The name…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:58 AM
Bengals Urged to Pursue All-Pro Offensive Weapon
Key Things to Know
  • CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles urged the Cincinnati Bengals to trade for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
  • ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggested a permanent trade deal for Barkley could cost a third-round draft pick.
  • The 5-2 Bengals rank 14th in rushing EPA compared to sixth on passing attempts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Zachary Pereles of CBS Sports has urged the Cincinnati Bengals to pursue a trade for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. With the Bengals sitting at 5-2 and the Eagles falling to 2-5, Pereles argues that adding Barkley would provide a crucial spark to an offense already loaded with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

ESPN's Bill Barnwell previously suggested Barkley could be acquired via trade for a third-round pick and roughly $17 million over nearly two years. However, writer Parker Hurley notes Barkley has struggled with injuries, posting 244 rushing yards in five games this season while battling hamstring and back issues.

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