Even without Joe Burrow for the foreseeable future, the Cincinnati Bengals should still be in the market for offensive line help.
The big guys up front just haven't done a good enough job protecting Cincinnati's quarterbacks, as evidenced by Burrow's past and present injuries.
Jake Browning was sacked four times against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, and that just isn't sustainable if the Bengals want to stay afloat and in the playoff picture in anticipation of Burrow's (hopeful) return.
Bengals Trade Idea Lands Lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson
In Bleacher Report's most recent 2025 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 4, Kristopher Knox has Las Vegas Raiders guard Jackson Powers-Johnson listed as one of the top trade candidates. The former Oregon standout could benefit from a new home.
"Interior lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson was a second-round pick in 2024 and started 14 games for the Las Vegas Raiders as a rookie. That was under the old regime, though, and the new regime is clearly unimpressed with the Oregon product," wrote Knox.
"The Raiders replaced Powers-Johnson at center with Jordan Meredith. They also started Alex Cappa over Powers-Johnson at guard in Week 3, even though Powers-Johnson was healthy enough to return from a concussion."
Considering the Raiders' lack of interest in playing the Oregon Duck, the Bengals might be able to take a low-risk flier on a former top 45 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Knox has the value for Powers-Johnson as a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick, and considering the Bengals' desperation for quality offensive linemen, this trade may be the most realistic possibility for an in-season upgrade.
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