Bengals make decision on Trey Hendrickson with stalled contract talks
The Bengals have spent months brushing off trade talk for Hendrickson, despite the two sides failing to agree on a long-term contract extension. Hendrickson showed up to training camp, but he has not participated in on-field activities as part of his hold-in for a new deal.
He still gets to be around the team, taking in information and helping his teammates, while also avoiding hefty fines. But his method of getting a new deal from the Bengals—or if it comes to it, another team—has been clear from the very beginning.
One would think the New England Patriots would show interest in a potential deal for the 30-year-old pass rusher. There's a clear need at the position, and they would be acquiring one of the best defensive players in the NFL. Henderson is coming off back-to-back seasons where he has racked up 17.5 sacks.
His addition to the Patriots' defense would take things to another level. As the Philadelphia Eagles' defense proved at Super Bowl LIX, you can never have too many pass rushers. The Patriots have options, but they are currently lacking that No. 1 game-changing playmaker on the edge.
Hendrickson would instantly fill that need.
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