The Bengals made a splash prior to cutdown day by getting Broncos defensive tackle Christian Covington in exchange for linebacker Austin Calitro.
While it was essentially a backup for a backup trade, it will still have a significant impact on how the final 53-man roster is constructed. With that in mind, here’s a look at the biggest winners and loser from the deal.
Winners
The Bengals made it a point to reshape their linebacker room this offseason. That included spending three picks on the position in the 2020 NFL Draft, including their final pick in Purdue’s Markus Bailey.