The ongoing Trey Hendrickson situation could be nearing its conclusion, as it has been mentioned by NFL Media that the Cincinnati Bengals are considering trade possibilities for the league’s leading sack producer.
TheMMQB mentions that at this time, significant progress regarding a possible Hendrickson trade has not occurred, because the organization would prefer to keep him. Albert Breer stated that the current proposal the Bengals have made contains a substantial average yearly value, although it lacks the assured monetary compensation Hendrickson desires. Hendrickson himself stated this during the Bengals-Commanders preseason game on Monday night speaking to ESPN. He mentioned he and the team are “nearly in agreement” on the average salary and duration of the agreement, however the guaranteed funds are a point of contention.
What would the parameters be for a transaction for the 30-year-old defensive player? The Athletic indicates that teams contacting Cincinnati to inquire about Hendrickson have been informed that the required return involves a “young defensive player” coupled with a future first-round draft pick in 2026. The designated younger defensive player isn’t limited to just defensive end positions. The understanding exists that the Bengals might have received a higher-value selection in the draft had they chosen to move Hendrickson at an earlier point during the off-season period. Right now, circumstances have become more complex.
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The requirements are considerable particularly considering that the regular season’s opening week is just approximately three weeks away, plus the squad obtaining Hendrickson must arrange a fresh contract that fulfills his requirements. The market value for pass-rushers has seen several adjustments throughout the off-season, therefore determining the average annual value Hendrickson is inclined to agree upon and the kinds of assurances he desires is crucial.
For information purposes, Hendrickson is currently slated to make $16 million in cash during the approaching season.
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Hendrickson has accumulated 17.5 sacks for each of the prior two campaigns. He formally requested a transaction during March ahead of his non-attendance for portions of training camp. Shortly after a week had gone by, Hendrickson attended the camp, however he wasn’t practicing in conjunction with the rest of the team. It’s notable that the Bengals are now reportedly considering the possibility of trading Hendrickson, especially because the organization’s owner, Mike Brown, declared during his pre-camp interview that Cincinnati wouldn’t be moving him.
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Upon CBS Sports’ John Breech questioning Hendrickson the week prior in relation to his feeling of optimism regarding the completion of a fresh agreement following a period of two weeks at training camp, he stated, “I’m going to refrain from voicing my thoughts concerning that.”
Hendrickson joined the Bengals back in 2021 having spent four seasons with the New Orleans Saints before that point, and earned a spot in the Pro Bowl for all of his seasons being part of Cincinnati. He achieved a First Team All-Pro designation during this recent season.
