Bengals Negotiating Potential Trey Hendrickson Trades With Multiple NFL Teams

Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals' star edge rusher and recent NFL sack leader, is embroiled in a contract dispute after the Bengals have shown reluctance to pay him a new deal despite his dominant performance. Hendrickson has expressed frustration and threatened to sit out games, prompting other NFL teams like the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions to consider trade opportunities. The Colts could improve their pass rush by pairing Hendrickson with DeForest Buckner, with a potential trade involving second and fifth-round picks proposed. Meanwhile, the Lions have been linked to a trade offer involving multiple mid-round draft picks, capitalizing on their cap space and need for defensive line help, particularly given Aidan Hutchinson's injury concerns. However, the Bengals currently remain firm in keeping Hendrickson, rejecting offers such as one from the Washington Commanders and indicating they hold leverage due to his age and contract status. Despite the ongoing stalemate, the situation continues to attract league-wide attention as teams weigh the value of acquiring one of the NFL's top pass rushers amid Cincinnati's unwillingness to meet his contract demands.