Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade or his release , Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
He’s the third member of the Bengals defense to ask to play elsewhere. Linebacker Logan Wilson has requested a trade but remains on the roster for now, and defensive tackle Mike Pennel reached a non-injury settlement that led to his release so he could sign with the Chiefs.
The Bengals made Jackson a third-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2024. He began his rookie season on injured reserve with a knee injury but appeared in the remaining 13 games, making one start.
He totaled 15 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble last season.
New coordinator Al Golden has played Jackson only once this season. He was a healthy scratch for six games and his only game action came on six defensive snaps in a Week 5 loss to the Lions.
The trade deadline is Tuesday afternoon.
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