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.

The Cincinnati Bengals are 4-5 and will face the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, but the NFL trade deadline is 4 p.m. today and it's the last chance to add players to the roster via trade. The Bengals have rarely traded for players during the season,

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