Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End Trey Hendrickson was permitted to seek a trade by the franchise on Thursday. He is coming off the best season of his career as he led the league in sacks during the 2024-25 season. It was Hendrickson’s second consecutive season with 17.5 sacks. He was named First-Team All-Pro and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting following the regular season.
He is due $16 million in 2025. Hendrickson and the Bengals were unable to come to terms on a contract extension. That led to the team allowing him to seek a trade this spring. The star defensive end has had a great four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has been a crucial part of the team as they have been one of the AFC’s most formidable teams in recent years. Where will Hendrickson play next season?
Hendrickson’s Best Fits
The star player will have a robust market this offseason. Cincinnati is smart to let him seek a trade as the franchise is in dire need of draft picks as they look to return to the NFL Playoffs. A few teams that should look into acquiring Hendrickson this offseason are the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Atlanta Falcons.
Final Thoughts
The Bengals will presumably be seeking a great package for the services of the league leader in sacks. It is also important to note that whatever team acquires him will have to sign the defensive end to a new contract soon after he comes to town. This move further illustrates Cincinnati’s all-in approach on offense while leaving one of the league’s worst defenses without its best player.
