Despite requesting a trade this offseason, Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson confirmed his desire to play for the team in 2024 after Tuesday's offseason workout. "That's a no-brainer," Hendrickson said. "I mean, I love this team. I'm in great shape. It's good to see the guys." The three-time Pro Bowler rejoined the team this week for the voluntary offseason workout program. The 29-year-old was second in the NFL in sacks in 2023 with 17.5 and initially asked to be traded when the Bengals didn't reward him with a long-term contract extension. Contract issues aside, Hendrickson has been one of the league's best edge rushers since he was signed by Cincy in 2021 on a four-year deal worth $60 million. He has 40.5 total sacks in that time, the fifth-highest total in the NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson was spotted at voluntary offseason activities on Monday despite his recent request to be traded. It's a notable development considering the practices and workouts are entirely voluntary, but it's too early to assume it means he wants to remain with the team if he does not receive a new contract. The 2017 third-round pick by the New Orleans Saints had a monster season in 2023, racking up a Bengals' franchise record 17.5 sacks. He is the 11th-highest-paid edge rusher (average salary) and is entering the final year of his four-year, $60 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2021. The 29-year-old's situation will be worth monitoring this offseason, as there will likely be no shortage of interested suitors if the team is willing to listen to offers. With quarterback Joe Burrow already signed to a $275 million contract, and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins seeking a new deals, Hendrickson may be expendable.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson requested a trade on Wednesday, according to his agent, Harold Lewis, as he seeks more long-term security after the two sides settled on a one-year extension last year worth $21 million. However, a source said that the Bengals are not interested in trading Hendrickson. It's not surprise that Hendrickson is looking for a new deal after posting a career-high 17.5 sacks, which was second in the NFL behind Pittsburgh's T.J. Watt. It was the highest total for a Bengals player since sacks became a statistic in 1982. He also finished 11th in pass-rush win rate as an edge rusher and created the second-most sacks (18) in the league. Contract issues aside, Hendrickson is going to be a very coveted defensive lineman in IDP fantasy formats this fall after his big 2023 campaign.
Cincinnati Bengals three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested to be traded from the Bengals, according to a league source. Hendrickson is due to make $15 million in 2024 and is looking for more long-term security than the Bengals have been willing to offer. It remains to be seen if the 29-year-old's wish will be granted with the first round of the 2024 NFL draft coming on Thursday evening. The former third-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2017 out of Florida Atlantic has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last three seasons with the Bengals. In 17 starts in 2023, he had a career-high 43 tackles (28 solo), a career-high 17.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 25 QB hits and three forced fumbles. Even if he heads to a new team for 2024, Hendrickson should still be in play as a weekly starting defensive lineman in IDP fantasy leagues.
Outside of pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals didn't have much of a pass rush in 2023. Hendrickson had 17.5 sacks and 79 pressures. Sam Hubbard was second on the team in sacks at six, while B.J. Hill was second in pressures with 42. The Bengals could also lose defensive tackle DJ Reader, who tore his quadriceps muscle in December, in free agency. Cincinnati needs to find a way to get constant pressure up the middle to complement their edge rushers, and they need a disruptive complement for Hill at the three-technique position. The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. writes that the Bengals really just need any help they can get at defensive tackle this offseason.
Trey Hendrickson Faces Uphill Battle To Play Thursday
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (knee) faces an uphill battle to play on Thursday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Hendrickson got hurt late in the Bengals' 30-27 loss against the Houston Texans last week and suffered a hyperextended knee in the contest. But Fowler said he "wouldn't put it past him to at least try [to play this week]." The Bengals' defensive end did upgrade his practice status on Tuesday and practiced in a limited fashion. Even if he's active for Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens, he might be extremely limited. So, in IDP leagues, he should likely only be started in extremely deep leagues.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive end Trey Hendrickson to an undisclosed one-year contract extension on Thursday that will take him through the 2025 season. Hendrickson has earned the extension with Cincinnati after making the Pro Bowl in each of the last two years. In 2022, he finished with 32 tackles (22 solo), eight sacks, six tackles for loss, 24 QB hits and three forced fumbles in 15 regular-season starts after posting a career-high 14 sacks in 2021. The 28-year-old former third-rounder in 2017 has become an integral part of the Bengals' pass rush, and he'll be a bench option at the defensive line position in deeper IDP fantasy formats in 2023.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Thursday that Pro Bowl pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson (wrist) is going to play in Week 16 against the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve this Saturday despite dealing with a broken wrist. The 28-year-old missed the Week 15 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but is returning to play this weekend. He'll likely wear some kind of protection on his wrist this Saturday, and it remains to be seen how effective he'll be, but it's a testament to his toughness. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues should probably ignore Hendrickson at less than 100 percent. He checks in as the No. 40 defensive lineman in fantasy points in 2022 with 19 solo tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles in 11 games played. His presence will be more bad news for a struggling Patriots offense.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (wrist) and cornerback Mike Hilton (knee) will not play in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Cornerback Jalen Davis (finger) will be evaluated over the next 48 hours, according to head coach Zac Taylor. It's not surprising that Hendrickson isn't playing after he fractured his wrist in the Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old pass-rusher won't go on Injured Reserve, though, and the Bengals will hope he can make it back sooner than later. Quarterback Tom Brady and the Bucs offense has been struggling to move the ball consistently this year, but the Bengals defensive unit isn't a very attractive streamer. On the year, they rank 31 out of 32 teams in overall fantasy points.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (wrist) suffered a broken wrist during Sunday's win over the Browns. The 28-year-old had 28 total tackles and six sacks on the season entering Week 14, and only Myles Garrett has pressured the quarterback more times than him. Unfortunately, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Hendrickson is expected to miss a few weeks, which won't be good news for a Bengals defense that has been partially responsible for the team's five-game winning streak.
