Bengals’ botched Arnold Ebiketie deal turns into embarrassing NFL trade deadline failure while several AFC contenders capitalize

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the NFL trade deadline at 6-2 with a defense that needed one more piece. Four AFC contenders went shopping for exactly that, and the Bengals’ own pursuit took an awful turn.

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