Joe Burrow gave the Bengals every reason to make significant additions at the trade deadline. It didn't have to be on Tuesday. It could've been last week or last month. That's the biggest issue with Cincinnati's actions—or lack thereof at the trade deadline.

Higgins and Trey Hendrickson appear to be obvious trade chips, but Cincinnati still believes it can succeed this season.

In the hours before the NFL trade deadline comes to a close, the Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made a trade for help in the backfield.