# Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fault in failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie

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8 outlets covering · First listed: Fox News, Nov 11, 2026, 7:35 PM · Read it: <https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/bengals-coach-zac-taylor-acknowledges-fault-failed-trade-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.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 10:29 AM: [Arnold Ebiketie trade: Bengals acquire edge defender as Eagles continue teardown in Philly](<https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/arnold-ebiketie-trade-bengals-eagles-grades/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Ebiketie will be on his third team in the last 12 months
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:01 AM: [Sources: Bengals add edge rusher Ebiketie in trade with Eagles](<https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50443229/bengals-trade-eagles-lb-arnold-ebiketie-sources-say>) — ESPN (Sports, United States)
  The Bengals have added edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie in a trade with the Eagles, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:15 AM: [Bengals backing out of trade for Eagles’ Arnold Ebiketie in deadline twist](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/eagles-trade-arnold-ebiketie-to-bengals-as-selloff-picks-up/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  The Bengals are set to back out of a trade with the Eagles that would've bolstered their defensive front.
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:33 AM: [Bengals call off trade for Arnold Ebiketie](<https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bengals-call-off-trade-for-arnold-ebiketie>) — ProFootballTalk (Sports, United States)
  Tuesday morning brought word that the Bengals had agreed to acquire pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie in a trade with the Eagles, but that agreement will not be finalized ahead of the 4 p.m.
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:38 AM: [Bengals NOT Striking Trade Deal For Eagles Pass Rusher Arnold Ebiketie Due To Key Reason](<https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-not-striking-trade-deal-for-eagles-pass-rusher-arnold-ebiketie-due-to-key-reason-01m738a6hy7e>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
- Nov 11, 2026, 1:17 PM: [Bengals apologize for Arnold Ebiketie trade deadline debacle](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7773939/2026/11/11/duke-tobin-bengals-arnold-ebiketie-trade/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  De facto general manager Duke Tobin had coach Zac Taylor convey his apology Wednesday for the failed deal.
- Nov 11, 2026, 4:25 PM: [Bengals Coach Forced to Explain Failed Trade](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-coach-forced-explain-failed-222539714.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  The Cincinnati Bengals attempted to and failed to trade for defensive end Arnold Ebikete at the NFL trade deadline. It appeared as though General Manager Duke Tobin made a blunder that almost cost the team an additional third-round pick in the trade. So, they backed out. Head coach Zac Taylor answered for Tobin on the
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:35 PM: [Bengals coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fault in failed trade for Eagles edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie](<https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/bengals-coach-zac-taylor-acknowledges-fault-failed-trade-eagles-edge-rusher-arnold-ebiketie>) — Fox News (TV network, United States)
  Zac Taylor revealed Duke Tobin's apology after a 2027 compensatory pick forfeiture derailed the Arnold Ebiketie trade with the Eagles at the deadline.
