A whole lot of offseason drama involving Cincinnati Bengals superstar defensive end Trey Hendrickson culminated in a solid pay raise for 2025, but no long-term contract extension.
The stalemate between Hendrickson and the Bengals' front office dragged all the way through training camp, and the resolution was a mere Band-Aid on a larger issue. Hendrickson's future in Cincinnati beyond this season is tenuous at best.
Now that the Bengals are coming off a 48-10 loss to the Vikings in Week 3, speculation is buzzing about a potential Hendrickson trade. One respected expert with real NFL experience has weighed in on what a prospective deal could look like.