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Key Match Highlights & Tactical Analysis
The trade deadline is all about the deals that actually get done, but what about the ones that never cross the finish line? The Bengals learned a hard lesson about the compensatory pick formula on Tuesday and called off a trade because of it. They were in agreement with the Eagles on a swap that would send Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati in return for a 2027 sixth-round pick but backed out when they realized the ramifications. Our Jordan Dajani explained the bizarre situation when he labeled the Bengals as the deadline’s biggest losers.
That’s an example of what not to do if you’re inside an NFL front office. But as we shift our focus back to the trades that did come to fruition, we have to recognize the masterclass the 49ers put on. They landed Keenan Allen on Tuesday to add to a haul that already included DeForest Buckner. In securing much-needed wide receiver help, they became one of four teams to receive an “A” grade on our trade deadline report card. For context, here’s a look at the rest of the NFC West:
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