Trey Hendrickson Granted Permission to Seek Trade By Bengals

Report: Bengals All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson Granted Permission to Seek Trade

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The Cincinnati Bengals have made a significant move by granting All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson permission to explore trade options. Hendrickson, who has been a dominant force on the field, led the NFL last season with an impressive 17.5 sacks. Known as one of the league’s top performers, he has been a key player for the Bengals since joining the team as a free agent in 2021.

Hendrickson expressed both gratitude and optimism in a statement released after the announcement. “It’s been an honor and privilege to represent Cincinnati over the last four years,” he said. “I appreciate the privilege of now being allowed to explore my options.” Despite his contributions to the team, his future in Cincinnati has been clouded by ongoing contract issues.

The 30-year-old defensive end is under contract through the 2025 season but has been vocal about wanting a revised deal. He initially requested a trade at the start of last offseason, following frustrations over contract negotiations. While Hendrickson received a one-year extension in 2023, he ranks just 11th in average annual salary among edge rushers—a surprising figure given his elite production on the field. With 77 career sacks in his eight seasons in the NFL, Hendrickson has continuously proven his value, making the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons with Cincinnati.

The decision to allow Hendrickson to seek a trade marks a pivotal moment for both player and team. For the Bengals, it signals a potential shift in their defensive plans. For Hendrickson, it provides an opportunity to secure a deal that reflects his contributions and abilities more appropriately as he approaches the latter stages of his career.

NFL fans will closely monitor Hendrickson’s next move and whether he lands with a team willing to offer the contract he has been seeking. His availability on the trade market is sure to draw interest from teams in need of an elite pass rusher.

Report: Bengals All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson Granted Permission to Seek Trade was originally published on wiznation.com