ESPN's Aaron Schatz Proposes Trey Hendrickson Trade Option For Bengals This Offseason
ESPN contributor Aaron Schatz thinks the Bengals should trade Trey Hendrickson to build up their defense instead of extending him this offseason.
The 2024 NFL sack leader is rushing the passer as well as anyone in the NFL right now.
"Hendrickson is one of the best edge rushers in the NFL," Schatz wrote. "He led the league with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and was second in the league in pass rush win rate among edge rushers. But he's going to be 31 years old next season, and one player does not make a defense. The Bengals ranked 27th in defensive DVOA despite Hendrickson's great season.
The Bengals can keep Hendrickson and still beef up that unit, but trading him and hitting with the ensuing assets could be a home run as well.
It's one of a few crossroads paths facing this team. Read more on their cap situation from Jake Liscow here.
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