The Cincinnati Bengals are in serious trouble. They're 3-6 entering their Week 10 bye, and as Tuesday's NFL trade deadline approaches, there's no quick fix in sight for their eyesore of a defense.
While Cincinnati isn't "one player away" from fixing its defensive woes, trading a superstar like Trey Hendrickson will only make matters worse.
It's a tricky balancing act. A Hendrickson swap would signal giving up on the 2025 season. Making a short-term move to help him out could backfire, leave the Bengals without needed draft capital, and could only exacerbate a severe problem.