The Cincinnati Bengals are using some creative measures as they work down to the 53-man limit by Saturday’s deadline.
According to a new report, the Bengals have traded linebacker Austin Calitro to the Denver Broncos in exchange for defensive tackle Christian Covington.
ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported the news.
Calitro, a waiver claim by the Bengals earlier this year, was a longshot to make the final 53 after the team used three draft picks on linebackers in the draft and added Josh Bynes in free agency.
Covington, a sixth-round pick in 2015, is an add to reinforce a shaky defensive tackle spot that lost Ryan Glasgow and Renell Wren already. He’s the latest new arrival there alongside free-agent add Mike Daniels.
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