Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is generating trade rumors as the NFL trade deadline approaches. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Bengals are asking for a high price in any potential deal involving the 30-year-old pass rusher.
**High Asking Price for Hendrickson**
In a post on X, Russini revealed that league sources indicate the Bengals are seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Hendrickson. She wrote:
“League sources say the Bengals are still asking for a first-round pick in any deal for Trey Hendrickson at this time.”
With the trade deadline looming in just over 28 hours, teams continue to reach out to Cincinnati about acquiring various players. However, the Bengals are maintaining a firm stance on the value of Hendrickson.
**Fan Reactions on Social Media**
The news quickly sparked reactions among fans and analysts on social media. Some notable comments include:
– Blazed One: “He’s New England bound.”
– Himothy: “Yep, so the franchise getting him has to give up their capital and pay him an extension. The Bengals might be one of the most frustrating franchises in the NFL to deal with, straight corns.”
– Bryan Divincenzo: “So they want first-round pick compensation, but they don’t want to pay him like one. Got it.”
– Sports King: “Who’s giving up a 1st round pick for an old, injury-prone, descending player?”
– Rubben Hyppolite: “The Bengals might have the dumbest front office in the league.”
– Hall: “Definition of an imploding franchise.”
**Trey Hendrickson’s Current Status**
Hendrickson’s contract with the Bengals is set to expire after this season, making him a potential free agent next March. Despite the team’s overall struggles on defense, the Florida-born player has been a consistent contributor. This season, he has recorded four sacks in seven games and earned an 82.9 Pro Football Focus grade, highlighting his impact on the field.
**Bengals’ Changing Stance on Trading Hendrickson**
While several NFL teams have expressed interest in acquiring Hendrickson, the Bengals initially refused to trade one of their top defensive assets. However, that position appears to be softening.
FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer commented during the Sunday pregame show:
“They did say no originally, and then the last couple of days, a bunch of GMs said, ‘hey, you better check this out because now they’re saying yes to us, right?’ Whether or not they can get what they’re looking for, I don’t know about that, but it seemed like a hard no about a week or so ago. And now it’s not.”
Among the teams reportedly interested in Hendrickson are the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers.
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As the trade deadline draws near, it remains to be seen whether the Bengals will find a deal that meets their asking price for Trey Hendrickson, and where the veteran defensive end will end up next season.
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