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The Cincinnati Bengals remain in the Super Bowl conversation this season, even after a disappointing defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. With one of the NFL's most stacked rosters, the Bengals boast a high-powered offense led by quarterback Joe Burrow, while their defense has stepped up to complement the attack. However, the front office could explore roster moves in the coming weeks, and speculation is already swirling around a veteran player.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox recently identified Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki as the most tradable player on the current roster. Knox noted that while Gesicki has demonstrated the ability to be a difference-maker in Cincinnati's offense, he hasn't done so consistently. In Week 1, Gesicki hauled in five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown, but he managed just three catches combined in Weeks 2 and 3, finishing the 2025 campaign with 307 receiving yards.
Why Gesicki Could Be Moved
Knox argues that Gesicki should be viewed as a viable trade chip. At 30 years old, Gesicki is likely to become a cap casualty in 2027, and the Bengals could free up $8 million in cap space by releasing or trading him next spring. Additionally, Cincinnati has several other tight end options in Drew Sample, Eric All Jr., Jack Endries, and Tanner Hudson, providing serviceable depth behind Gesicki.
If the Bengals decide to trade Gesicki, they could fill the void with Sample, Endries, or All Jr. Gesicki's reliability and versatility—he can line up in-line or out wide—could attract interest from tight end-needy teams. While a trade seems unlikely at the moment, moving Gesicki could net draft capital while keeping the team competitive in the AFC.
Gesicki remains a key red-zone target for the Bengals, and the team spent the offseason adding talent to contend. Trading from a talented roster this early in the season would be surprising, especially given the number of injured pass catchers. For now, Gesicki's future in Cincinnati remains a topic to monitor.