Star Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade, a source confirmed to WLWT on Wednesday.A three-time Pro Bowler since joining the Bengals in 2021, Hendrickson is reportedly seeking more long-term security than what the Bengals have been willing to offer, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.The 29-year-old defensive end is set to make $15 million for the 2024 season.A source also shared with WLWT’s Charlie Clifford that Hendrickson met with head coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday, informing the club that if the two sides cannot agree on a new contract and if the trade request is not met ahead of the regular season — he would consider retirement. Across 48 games for the Bengals since 2021, Hendrickson has recorded 39.5 sacks and 34 tackles for loss. Last season, Hendrickson’s 17.5 sacks tied for second in the NFL.Hendrickson had three games last season with at least two sacks recorded, including the Week 5 game against the Cardinals when he picked up 2.5. He also recorded two sacks during the Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams and the Week 14 game against the Indianapolis Colts.After initially agreeing to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Bengals ahead of the 2021 season, Hendrickson signed an extension with the Bengals before last season to keep him in Cincinnati through the 2025 season.According to Spotrac, Hendrickson’s $20.1 million cap hit is projected to be the third-highest on the Bengals in 2024, trailing only quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins, who was franchise-tagged by the organization earlier this offseason.Among defensive ends, Hendrickson’s average annual value on his contract is fourth-highest in the NFL, according to Spotrac. The 49ers’ Nick Bosa, Browns’ Myles Garrett and Raiders’ Maxx Crosby rank ahead of him.In addition to his production on the field, Hendrickson’s durability has been on full display during his time in Cincinnati. In 2022, Hendrickson battled through a broken wrist suffered Week 14 against Cleveland, missing one game before returning for the final two regular season contests and three additional postseason games.In 2023, Hendrickson finished Cincinnati’s Week 8 victory at San Francisco despite exiting in the first half with an ankle injury, and later remained in the lineup for a Week 12 matchup at Baltimore after suffering a hyperextended knee the week prior against the Houston Texans.Prior to joining the Bengals, Hendrickson spent four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Hendrickson is the second high-profile Bengals player to request a trade this offseason, with Higgins also requesting a trade after he was tagged in March.The 2024 NFL Draft is set to begin Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The Bengals hold the 18th overall pick in the first round.
Star Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade, a source confirmed to WLWT on Wednesday.
A three-time Pro Bowler since joining the Bengals in 2021, Hendrickson is reportedly seeking more long-term security than what the Bengals have been willing to offer, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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The 29-year-old defensive end is set to make $15 million for the 2024 season.
A source also shared with WLWT’s Charlie Clifford that Hendrickson met with head coach Zac Taylor on Wednesday, informing the club that if the two sides cannot agree on a new contract and if the trade request is not met ahead of the regular season — he would consider retirement.
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Across 48 games for the Bengals since 2021, Hendrickson has recorded 39.5 sacks and 34 tackles for loss. Last season, Hendrickson’s 17.5 sacks tied for second in the NFL.
Hendrickson had three games last season with at least two sacks recorded, including the Week 5 game against the Cardinals when he picked up 2.5. He also recorded two sacks during the Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams and the Week 14 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
After initially agreeing to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Bengals ahead of the 2021 season, Hendrickson signed an extension with the Bengals before last season to keep him in Cincinnati through the 2025 season.
According to Spotrac, Hendrickson’s $20.1 million cap hit is projected to be the third-highest on the Bengals in 2024, trailing only quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins, who was franchise-tagged by the organization earlier this offseason.
Among defensive ends, Hendrickson’s average annual value on his contract is fourth-highest in the NFL, according to Spotrac. The 49ers’ Nick Bosa, Browns’ Myles Garrett and Raiders’ Maxx Crosby rank ahead of him.
In addition to his production on the field, Hendrickson’s durability has been on full display during his time in Cincinnati.
In 2022, Hendrickson battled through a broken wrist suffered Week 14 against Cleveland, missing one game before returning for the final two regular season contests and three additional postseason games.
In 2023, Hendrickson finished Cincinnati’s Week 8 victory at San Francisco despite exiting in the first half with an ankle injury, and later remained in the lineup for a Week 12 matchup at Baltimore after suffering a hyperextended knee the week prior against the Houston Texans.
Prior to joining the Bengals, Hendrickson spent four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Hendrickson is the second high-profile Bengals player to request a trade this offseason, with Higgins also requesting a trade after he was tagged in March.
The 2024 NFL Draft is set to begin Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The Bengals hold the 18th overall pick in the first round.
