Bengals explored another NFL Draft trade with Giants, footage shows
The Bengals were ready to move up.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: Cashius Howell of Texas A&M poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images Once the Cincinnati Bengals selected Cashius Howell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, it became extremely obvious how much they liked him. The reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year was passed up by his hometown Kansas City Chiefs, much to the Bengals’ pleasure.
In their video series “ Giants Life ,” the New York Giants revealed that they had a trade offer from the Bengals to move up to pick No. 37 in order to draft Howell. After their blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence II before the draft, the Bengals were looking to make another deal with New York to ensure Howell landed in Cincinnati.
#Giants had a chance to move back from No. 37 to No. 41 (Bengals) or No.
42 (Saints) in the second round if Colton Hood wasn't available, based on Giants Life. Sounds like #Lions offered #Giants picks 118, 128 and 157 (two 4ths and a 5th) to move back from 37 to 50. https://t.