Jackson, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft, has been a healthy scratch for six of the team's first eight games this season. His only in-game action came on six defensive snaps in a Week 5 loss to the Detroit Lions. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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."

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

ESPN's Peter Schrager believes the 49ers should pursue a trade for Bengals star Trey Hendrickson after acquiring Keion White from the Patriots.

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

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor found himself addressing yet another trade request during Friday’s press conference ahead of the Week 9 game against the Chicago Bears. There, the topic of conversation was McKinnley Jackson,