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Bengals' McKinnley Jackson Requests Trade as Defensive Friction Grows Before Deadline

The request follows a steep drop in snaps under new defensive coordinator Al Golden.

Overview

  • ESPN reports the 2024 third-round defensive tackle has asked Cincinnati for a trade or release.
  • He is the third defender seeking a move in recent weeks, following linebacker Logan Wilson’s trade request and Mike Pennel’s release before signing with the Chiefs.
  • Jackson has been a healthy scratch in six of eight games and logged only six defensive snaps in Week 5.
  • His reduced role has coincided with the change from Lou Anarumo to Al Golden, who said this month the 23-year-old "knows what he needs to do."
  • Any deal must be finalized by Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. ET, with the Bengals sitting at 3-5 entering Week 9.