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Are the Cincinnati Bengals still open to trading Trey Hendrickson? The NFL’s reigning sack leader requested a trade at the outset of the offseason, mainly because the Bengals haven’t offered to give him a pay raise that reflects his status as one of the NFL’s best pass-rushers.
Yet, that standstill has continued, and Hendrickson’s camp has even threatened to sit out of games, if not the entire season. Of course, that result is not a solution anyone wants, especially Hendrickson, who’s already 30 years old.
Recently, ESPN’s panel of NFL insiders came up with a string of four trade scenarios involving Hendrickson. Let’s dive into those Hendrickson trades.
This idea is interesting, considering the Colts hired former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo this offseason. Essentially, that gives the Colts a strong level of familiarity with a potential impact player, reducing the risk of trading valuable draft picks.
The Bills are annually trying to reach the Super Bowl, and acquiring Hendrickson increases their chances of accomplishing their goal. Would the Bengals be willing to deal with a direct playoff competitor?
The Lions have been seeking a partner-in-crime to play opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and we can’t think of a better solution than Hendrickson. Solak wonders if Hendrickson would be the caliber of run defender the Lions typically prefer, but their interest in boosting the pass-rush could win out in the end.
Newton was just the 36th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, so his inclusion here is interesting. However, the Commanders have since signed Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman, plus they still have Daron Payne too. Yet, the Commanders do have a strong need to boost their pass-rush, and Hendrickson would be a wondrous solution.
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