Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fault in failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie
Zac Taylor revealed Duke Tobin's apology after a 2027 compensatory pick forfeiture derailed the Arnold Ebiketie trade with the Eagles at the deadline.
TL;DR
- Bengals coach Zac Taylor and director of football Duke Tobin admitted fault for a failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie.
- The Bengals underestimated the cost of the trade, which ultimately required forfeiting a compensatory draft pick.
- The team backed out of the deal due to the realization of the additional compensation needed.
- Tobin stated that Philadelphia was a willing trade partner and the failure was on the Bengals' end.
- Taylor expressed confidence in the front office's operations despite the failed move.