The Cincinnati Bengals have one of the best edge rushers in the NFL in Trey Hendrickson, but the team has not been able to reach an agreement with him on his new contract.
The 30-year-old is coming off a spectacular 2024 season, and Ian Valentino of The 33rd team believes the Bengals should capitalize on that and trade him while they can get the most for him.
"In most situations, money can help erase all hard feelings, but the Cincinnati Bengals don't seem too concerned with appeasing Trey Hendrickson," Valentino wrote. "Paying a 30-year-old pass-rusher might be daunting for some franchises, but the two highest-paid defensive ends are at least 30... The Bengals need to offload Hendrickson if they're not going to pay him."
Hendrickson will be come a free agent after the 2025 season, so trading him now could be in the Bengals' best interests. Valentino also provides teams who he thinks would be the best fit for the star edge rusher, and he thinks the New England Patriots, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Carolina Panthers could be possible destinations.
The team might be able to get a decent amount for him, as he finished the season with 17.5 sacks, which was the most in the NFL. Hendrickson is 30 years old, so there is not a good chance he gets any better.
If the Bengals decide to part ways with Hendrickson, they could get a decent amount for him in a trade as a result of his fantastic play over the last few seasons.
