Bengals Trade for RB Khalil Herbert

The Cincinnati Bengals, in a rare in-season trade, acquired running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick. This move aims to bolster their running back depth after Zack Moss suffered a neck injury, with Herbert expected to support lead back Chase Brown. Despite Herbert's limited play this season, he brings a history of success with over 2,000 total yards from scrimmage in his career. While this trade addresses the offensive needs, the Bengals did not make any defensive acquisitions, despite ranking low in points allowed and sacks, which could impact their postseason ambitions. Notably, other NFL teams made significant defensive moves around the same time, emphasizing Cincinnati's missed opportunities in that area. The Bengals are now focused on improving their current roster to make a playoff push.