It was a day for resolving contract disputes around the league. But in the case of Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, the door remains open for the Carolina Panthers to make a blockbuster splash in 2026.
First, it was second-team All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin's three-year, $96 million deal with the Washington Commanders after a long saga. Then, the Bengals and Hendrickson finally reached their own compromise, which was less long-term.
Hendrickson was extremely unhappy with how his contract situation was handled by the organization this offseason. The Bengals were reportedly seeking trade offers, and it didn't take long for the Panthers to come up as an interested party.