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I'm not so sure. The Bengals have no leverage. They are weeks away from not being able to get anything at all for him. Once the trade deadline passes, they're SOL, and Green then becomes a FA after the season ends.
Considering where things stand, I think a 4th is entirely doable, unless the Bengals want to try and sign him to a new contract. That's risky for them.
I agree - I have a hard time seeing any well-run team (and because we’re talking contenders only here, they’re all fairly well run) giving up a second or first for nine (or fewer) games from a receiver. That’s just crazy.