The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have much of a choice at the NFL trade deadline, making a splash by acquiring Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert.
Cincinnati, facing the loss of Zack Moss for an extended time, traded a seventh-round pick for Herbert.
Herbert, a sixth-round pick in 2021, is an ideal fit in the Joe Burrow-led offense. He averages 4.8 yards per carry for his career and has caught 45 passes through the air.
This is a net massive win for the Bengals, as Herbert has one year left on his current deal and it checks in at less than $1 million.
It’s refreshing to see the Bengals get aggressive like this, even if it is just trading away a late-round pick. The front office doesn’t usually acquire players at the deadline, so this is a big deal.
And, if nothing else, it beats the typical “acquire a practice squad player” or sign a free agent off the street who might not be ready. Herbert is and should be able to immediately rotate with Chase Brown, perhaps as early as this Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens.
Herbert was one of many running backs listed as potential additions for the Bengals at the deadline.
