Bengals consider trade for safety ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
As the NFL trade deadline approaches, Cincinnati Bengals are contemplating acquiring a safety. Current issues on defense, especially with Jordan Battle's inconsistent play, have led to speculation about potential trades, with names like Budda Baker from Arizona being mentioned. The Bengals are not fully committed to their current roster at safety and may explore options if performance does not improve. The team's recent aggressive approach in trades, following the Dexter Lawrence move, has sparked discussions about possible changes before the deadline.
- •Bengals have defensive issues at linebacker and safety.
- •Jordan Battle's performance has raised concerns at safety.
- •Budda Baker is a potential trade target from Arizona.
- •Bengals may explore trades if current players do not improve.
- •Team's recent trade activity suggests a more aggressive approach.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Would Bengals trade for a safety before deadline?
"With names like Budda Baker possibly available, would the Bengals make a trade?
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