Alongside Joe Mixon, Dillon would provide the Bengals with a powerful back to use in goal line and short-yardage scenarios.
Right now, they are trailing Mixon with smaller backs. Dillon would give the Bengals’ backfield much-needed size and strength.
Dillon is in the last year of his rookie contract, and Aaron Jones is under contract with the Packers. It might only take a late-round selection to get him out of Green Bay.
Despite his low season average of 3.2 yards per carry, Dillon has a career average of 4.2 and is a good receiving back, particularly considering his size.
On the inside of their defensive line, the Bengals could use. Autry would strengthen an interior that depends almost too much on DJ Reader and .JB. Hill while also bolstering their pass rush.
Similar to Dillon, Autry’s contract is coming to an end. This season, he has four sacks and 20 tackles. Kevin Byard was already traded by the Titans. The Bengals ought to be interested if they’re willing to move Autry.
For the Bengals, Patterson makes a lot of sense. Cincinnati should target a deal that would send a late-round pick to the Falcons in exchange for a veteran who can improve their rushing attack and assist on special teams.
Along with Mixon, the 32-year-old would provide Cincinnati with another reliable threat out of the backfield. He is still a dynamic kick returner. Being a former wide receiver, he has good hands and could line up anywhere on the field. He probably wouldn’t cost much in a trade.
