Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Gets permission to seek trade
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The Bengals informed Henderson on Thursday that he may seek a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hendrickson, who is currently entering the final year of his deal with Cincinnati, led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and will doubtless command a sizeable trade market from teams in need of a premier edge rusher. While the Bengals have faced pressure, including from quarterback Joe Burrow, to work out long-term deals with all of Hendrickson, Tee Higgins (who received the franchise tag) and Ja'Marr Chase (who is set to play out 2025 on his fifth-year option), the team is at least open to moving on from the 30-year-old All-Pro. Hendrickson has 35 sacks over the past two seasons and is doubtless vying for a new contract extension with a total value matching the other top playmakers at his position.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leads league in sacks
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Hendrickson compiled a career-high 46 tackles (33 solo), including 17.5 sacks, plus six pass breakups and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024.
Hendrickson has now logged back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks, a total which in 2024 was enough to beat out Myles Garrett (14.0 sacks) to lead the NFL. He accomplished that feat in no small part due to an exceptional Week 18 showing against the Steelers, in which he made five tackles (three solo) including 3.5 sacks, plus one pass defensed. The 30-year-old edge rusher is heading into the final year of his contract with the Bengals, and he'll remain one of the top fantasy options at his position in IDP formats for the 2025 season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Back in sack column Saturday
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Hendrickson recorded three tackles (two solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Saturday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos.
Denver's offensive line was mostly able to keep Cincinnati's pass rush in check in Week 17, but Hendrickson was still able to manage half a sack. Going into the Bengals' matchup at Pittsburgh in Week 18, he's tied for the league lead in sacks this season (14.0) with Cleveland's Myles Garrett.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Sacks DTR in Week 16 win
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Hendrickson logged three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Bengals' 24-6 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Hendrickson got to Dorian Thompson-Robinson early in the second quarter for an eight-yard loss, which forced the Browns to punt two plays later. Hendrickson is now up to 13.5 sacks through 15 regular-season games, which leads the NFL, and he'll look to add to his total against Bo Nix and the Broncos on Saturday.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Ready to go for SNF
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Hendrickson (neck/personal) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Chargers.
Hendrickson was questionable for the contest due to a neck injury as well as a personal matter that he was dealing with this week. The defensive end leads the NFL with 11.0 sacks this season and he'll look to add to his total against Los Angeles.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Expected to play Sunday night
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Hendrickson (neck/personal) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Chargers, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
While Hendrickson will not travel with the team to Los Angeles, he's expected to fly out on his own and meet the team, as he's dealing with a personal matter. The NFL's sack leader with 11, Hendrickson's expected availability will be a boost for Cincinnati as it tries to get on track and enter the playoff mix.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Questionable for Week 11
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Hendrickson (neck) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson has been dealing with the neck injury for parts of most of the season, but he still leads the league with 11.0 sacks. He was limited in Wednesday's practice this week before logging back-to-back DNPs on Thursday and Friday ahead of his questionable tag. The veteran edge rusher has yet to miss a game this season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Dominates Las Vegas in Week 9
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Hendrickson recorded 4.0 sacks, a defensed pass and a forced fumble in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders.
Hendrickson wreaked havoc on Las Vegas' offensive line, as all four of his tackles in the contest were sacks. The quarterback takedowns resulted in a total of minus-37 yards for the Raiders, and Hendrickson added three QB hits to his sack total. As icing on the cake, Hendrickson's final sack resulted in a Desmond Ridder fumble that was recovered by Cincinnati on the Raiders' 13-yard line and led to a field goal. Hendrickson's dominant effort pushed him to a league-leading 11.0 sacks on the season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Opens week as limited
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Hendrickson (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Hendrickson suffered a neck stinger during the fourth quarter of the Bengals' Week 4 win over the Panthers. The 2017 third-round pick will have two more chances of increasing his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens. Through the first four games of the season, Hendrickson has tallied nine tackles (eight solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Suffers stinger vs. Panthers
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Head coach Zac Taylor said after Sunday's 34-24 game against the Panthers that Hendrickson is dealing with a neck stinger, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson collided with teammate Sam Hubbard on a pass rush during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Hendrickson was able to walk off the field under his own power, but the injury does put his availability for Week 5 against the Ravens on Oct. 6 in jeopardy. The Bengals' first injury report Wednesday will provide some clarity on Hendrickson's status for that AFC North showdown.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Won't return Sunday
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Hendrickson has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a neck injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson injured his neck on a pass-rush attempt in the fourth quarter. He was checked on by trainers for several minutes and was able to walk off the field under his own power. The severity of Hendrickson's injury should be clearer following the conclusion of Sunday's contest. Joseph Ossai and Cedric Johnson will see more snaps at defensive end opposite starter Sam Hubbard.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Estimated as DNP
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Hendrickson (illness) was listed as a non-participant in Cincinnati's practice estimate Wednesday.
Hendrickson is dealing with an illness after recording 1.0 sacks during the team's loss to the Commanders in Week 3. If he ends up being limited or held out of Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Joseph Ossai and Cedric Johnson would likely see expanded roles.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Returns to practice
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Hendrickson (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, Chris Roling of USA Today reports.
Hendrickson missed the last week of practice due to a chest bruise, but the 29-year-old defensive end was back in pads for Wednesday's session. The 2017 third-round pick out of Florida Atlantic is coming off a career-best 17.5 sacks in 2023, and while he is seeking an extension, he has opted not to hold out during training camp. Hendrickson and the rest of the Bengals' starters should see the field for at least the first series of Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, per Geoff Hobson of the team's official site.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Cincinnati not interested in trade
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The Bengals aren't interested in trading Hendrickson, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the defensive end requested a trade Wednesday, with Hendrickson's reported motivation being that he's seeking a long-term commitment from the Bengals. At present, the 29-year-old -- who finished last season with 17.5 sacks -- is signed with Cincinnati through 2025. At this stage, the team doesn't appear inclined to deal the star pass rusher, a stance that also applies to wideout Tee Higgins, who also requested a trade earlier this offseason.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leads team in sacks
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Hendrickson recorded 43 total tackles, including 17.5 sacks, in 17 games with the Bengals during the 2023 season.
Hendrickson remains Cincinnati's most productive edge rusher, as he's now tallied 39.5 sacks and made three consecutive Pro Bowls in his first three seasons with the team. The 29-year-old agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Bengals in the 2023 offseason, which keeps him in Cincinnati until the end of the 2025 season. Expect Hendrickson to continue producing at a high-level and be a major part of the Bengals' defensive gameplan in 2024.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Extends sack streak in win
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Hendrickson had two sacks in Sunday's 34-14 win over the Colts.
Both of Hendrickson's tackles came from solo sacks, and the seventh-year defensive end has now registered at least half a sack in five straight games and in all but two games this season. He's up to 13.5 sacks on the year and is half a sack away from tying his career-high 14 he had in the 2021 season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Records another sack Thursday
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Hendrickson posted two tackles (both solo), including one sack, in a loss to the Ravens on Thursday Night Football.
Hendrickson began the week with an unpromising outlook after he hyperextended his knee last Sunday against Houston, but he recovered quickly and was able to suit up versus Baltimore. The veteran didn't appear hobbled, as he played on 68 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps and recorded a sack of Lamar Jackson in the first quarter. Hendrickson is up to 9.5 sacks on the season, tied for fourth-most in the NFL.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Cleared to play
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Hendrickson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Ravens.
Considered unlikely to play earlier this week, Hendrickson apparently has made quick progress in his recovery from a knee hyperextension. He made an early exit from Sunday's loss to Houston and was then listed as a nonparticipant Monday, before progressing to limited participation Tuesday and a full showing Wednesday. The Bengals will have their top pass rusher available for a crucial Thursday showdown, while bookend Sam Hubbard (ankle) has been ruled out again.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Considered day-to-day
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Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Hendrickson (knee) is day-to-day, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
It's somewhat of a relief for Hendrickson, who was blocked low during Sunday's loss versus the Texans and sustained a hyperextended knee. Even so, he faces an uphill battle to recover from the injury and return on a short week for Thursday's game at Baltimore.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Hendrickson (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson briefly left Sunday's 31-17 win over the 49ers after getting stepped on, but he was able to return to the game shortly after. He did not participate in practice Wednesday, so the fact that he's improved enough to get in a limited session bodes well for his chances to suit up in Week 9 against the Bills.
