Loading video…
Loading video…

Baseball
Person context
Open athlete profiles or related sport coverage without starting a new search.
Zac Taylor doesn't sound like a head coach expecting the Cincinnati Bengals to make a splash before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. During Monday's press conference, Taylor was asked what he expected to happen before the deadline and responded, "Nothing. That's a bunch for everybody to talk about, but we're good." When asked whether he believed the roster needed help at any particular position, Taylor doubled down, saying he felt good about where the team stands.
Use code CHATTERBOX10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/CHATTERBOX10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
However, those comments shouldn't be taken as confirmation that the Bengals won't make a move.
Taylor's job is to coach the players currently in the building, not publicly campaign for roster additions. He's also not going to give opposing teams any indication of Cincinnati's intentions. The Bengals have made in-season trades in recent years, and with this team sitting at 6-2 and firmly in the AFC playoff picture, there's a legitimate reason to explore opportunities to improve the roster.
The biggest area to watch is the secondary, particularly at cornerback. Riq Woolen of the Philadelphia Eagles has emerged as one potential target. He's a long, athletic outside corner who could give Cincinnati another option on the boundary and allow Dax Hill to move back into the slot, where he's more comfortable.
Another name worth monitoring is JuJu Brents of the Miami Dolphins. He's been mentioned in potential trade discussions as Cincinnati looks for ways to improve its cornerback depth.
Then there's Donte Jackson, another experienced cornerback who has appeared among the league's potential trade candidates. He could provide a veteran presence and additional depth for a Bengals defense that needs more consistency on the back end.
None of these names guarantees a deal is coming, and there's a difference between players being available around the league and Cincinnati actively pursuing them. But the opportunity is there.
Taylor can say he's comfortable with his roster, and the front office can still be working behind the scenes. With the trade deadline arriving Tuesday at 4 p.m., the Bengals making one more addition to strengthen their playoff push shouldn't be ruled out.
Press play above — the video streams right here. The free Spot Sports app also queues clips like this one alongside your followed teams and athletes, plus live nfl scores.
From the Chatterbox Sports | Cincinnati Sports Talk & more channel. Tap the channel link below the title to browse more uploads.
Follow Donte Jackson in the Spot Sports app — new highlight videos and podcast appearances push to your feed automatically.
Spot Sports' watch-cost tool maps your zip to the cheapest legal stack for nfl games, accounting for DMA-locked RSNs, league passes, and direct-to-consumer apps.