Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade or his release, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.

ESPN's Stephen Holder discussed whether the Colts could acquire Trey Hendrickson before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.

There seems to be a good chance that the Bengals will be without star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson against the Bears.

The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly aren't interested in trading star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but one contender could be interested if they change their plans.

Ryan Clark on the Bengals: "You're not even playing like a professional outfit. They have to find an answer somewhere."

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade ahead of the team's NFL Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium, according to a report from ESPN. Jackson was inactive for the Bengals' Week 8 loss to the New York Jets and the team's Week 7 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ESPN's Bill Barnwell: "The Bengals could push toward (2026) as opposed to wasting it on a 2025 team that's dead on arrival without Burrow at QB."

Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) runs out to the field before the game against the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The New York Jets abruptly parted ways with wide receiver Brandon Smith following the team's Week 8 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bears will be without DeAndre Swift and Roschon Johnson vs. the Bengals in Week 9, leading to an interesting roster move.

The Bengals are 3-5 entering Sunday's game against the Bears. They need a win to give themselves any realistic chance of making the postseason. With the NFL trade deadline just a few days away—Tuesday,