The Cincinnati Bengals may pursue an early-season trade, with veteran tight end Mike Gesicki identified as the top trade asset by Bleacher Report. Gesicki has shown potential as a difference-maker but has not yet locked in a consistent role, posting a strong Week 1 but limited targets in Weeks 2–3 and finishing 2025 with 307 receiving yards. The team could save about $8 million in 2027 by moving Gesicki, though he remains their lead tight end behind a depth group that includes Drew Sample and Erick All Jr. and the front office is weighing whether a move would maintain competitiveness while adding draft capital amid injuries. A trade would depend on external interest and internal evaluations, with the Bengals reluctant to deplete their roster early but open to strategic pivots if they preserve AFC contention.