Who Is Arnold Ebiketie? Eagles-Bengals Trade Report and Player Guide for November 10, 2026

Last verified: November 10, 2026, at 12:08 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00).

Arnold Ebiketie is an NFL edge rusher whose name entered the trade deadline conversation after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Philadelphia Eagles were sending him to the Cincinnati Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. NBC Sports reported the agreement on November 10; as of this check, the deal should be treated as reported rather than independently confirmed by a team announcement.

The move would give Cincinnati an experienced pass rusher and return a future draft selection to Philadelphia, where Ebiketie signed a one-year contract in March. For fans encountering his name for the first time, his path runs from Cameroon and Maryland to Temple, Penn State and four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.

Destaques

• Cincinnati is reportedly acquiring Ebiketie from Philadelphia for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
• The Eagles signed the former Falcons edge rusher to a one-year deal in March 2026.
• Atlanta drafted him 38th overall in 2022 after his college career at Temple and Penn State.
• He had 25 tackles and two quarterback hits in nine Eagles games this season, according to NBC Sports.

Did the Eagles trade Arnold Ebiketie to the Bengals?

The reported terms send Ebiketie to Cincinnati and a 2027 sixth-round selection to Philadelphia. NBC Sports attributed the report to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That is a specific reported transaction, not merely a suggested trade fit, but a report of an agreement and an official team announcement are different stages. Readers looking for final status should check the teams’ transaction updates.

The timing matters because November 10 is the NFL’s 2026 trade deadline. The league’s trade tracker lists the cutoff as 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (UTC−05:00), or 21:00 UTC. A reported agreement does not by itself explain when a player will practice or how quickly he will be available to play.

Who is Arnold Ebiketie, and where did he play in college?

Ebiketie is an outside linebacker and edge defender: a player who works near the outside of the defensive front, where his responsibilities can include rushing the passer and defending running plays. The Eagles say he was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, moved to the United States with his family at age 13 and settled in Silver Spring, Maryland.

He played three seasons at Temple in Philadelphia before transferring to Penn State for his final college season. In 2021, he recorded 9.5 sacks, 62 tackles and two forced fumbles for the Nittany Lions, according to the Eagles’ account of his signing. He earned first-team All-Big Ten and second-team All-America recognition.

That background made his move to Philadelphia a return to a familiar city. It also helps explain why searches for his name may connect him with both Pennsylvania college programs as well as his NFL teams.

When was Arnold Ebiketie drafted, and how did he perform in Atlanta?

The Falcons selected Ebiketie in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, at No. 38 overall, after trading up to make the pick. Atlanta’s draft recap describes him as the first Cameroon-born prospect selected in the NFL draft.

Ebiketie spent his first four NFL seasons with Atlanta. Before he joined Philadelphia, the Eagles credited him with 16.5 career sacks and 130 quarterback pressures across those seasons. A pressure is broader than a sack: it captures a defender disrupting a passer even when he does not bring the quarterback down. The two figures therefore offer different views of his work.

In 2024, Ebiketie led Atlanta with six sacks, according to the Falcons. He followed that with two sacks in 17 games in 2025. Atlanta’s season review, citing Next Gen Stats, credited him with 29 pressures that year. His record shows both prior sack production and the importance of looking beyond sacks when assessing pass-rush snaps.

What did Ebiketie do with the Eagles in 2026?

Philadelphia announced in March that it had agreed to a one-year deal with him. Through nine games this season, NBC Sports reported 25 total tackles, two quarterback hits and no sacks. Those numbers describe his Philadelphia production up to the reported trade; they do not predict what he would produce in a different defensive role.

His short contract is relevant to the reported exchange. Philadelphia would receive a future draft asset for a player who joined on a one-year agreement, while Cincinnati would add a defender with experience across multiple seasons. The reported sixth-round price also gives readers a concrete sense of the compensation, though it does not establish how either club values his future playing time.

What could Arnold Ebiketie add to the Bengals?

If the transaction is completed, Ebiketie could give Cincinnati another option in its edge rotation. Teams often use multiple pass rushers to keep players fresh and match personnel to the situation. His history of generating pressures suggests one possible contribution, but the Bengals’ coaches would decide his assignment and workload.

The next useful details are an official transaction announcement, his arrival and practice participation, and the role Cincinnati assigns him. A change of team can alter a defender’s opportunities, so neither his Atlanta totals nor his Philadelphia sack count guarantees a particular result with the Bengals.

FAQ

What position does Arnold Ebiketie play?

He is an edge defender, commonly listed as an outside linebacker, whose duties include rushing the quarterback and defending the run.

What did the Bengals reportedly give up for Ebiketie?

Reports say Cincinnati agreed to send Philadelphia a 2027 sixth-round draft pick.

Which colleges did Ebiketie attend?

He played at Temple before transferring to Penn State for his final college season.