Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Will play through fractured wrist
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Hendrickson (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Patriots.
Hendrickson sustained a broken wrist during the Bengals' Week 14 win over the Browns, leaving him sidelined for the following game against Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old then managed to return to practice in a limited fashion Tuesday before working his way back in full Thursday. Hendrickson logged a career-high 14 sacks during his first campaign with Cincinnati in 2021, so while he's only totaled six sacks over 13 games this season, his availability could be crucial with fellow starting defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) already ruled out Week 16.
Hendrickson (wrist) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, per the team's official site.
Hendrickson, who missed last weekend's matchup against Tampa Bay due to the fractured wrist he suffered in Week 14 versus Cleveland, has since popped up as a limited participant during Tuesday's walk-through session. With Sam Hubbard now in line to miss multiple games with a calf injury, Cameron Sample, Joseph Ossai and Jeff Gunter could all be slated for heavy snap counts Saturday against the Patriots if Hendrickson is unable to gain medical clearance in time.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Isn't playing Sunday
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Head coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Hendrickson (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
As expected, Hendrickson is now slated to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 campaign as a result of the fractured wrist he suffered last weekend versus the Browns. Per Jay Morrison of The Athletic, Hendrickson won't be placed on injured reserve, meaning his next opportunity to take the field now comes Week 16 against the Patriots. Joseph Ossai is now anticipated to fill Hendrickson's vacated starting defensive end spot, while both Cameron Sample and Jeff Gunter are candidates to receive rotational snaps behind Ossai and Sam Hubbard.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Logs DNP
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Hendrickson (wrist) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hendrickson fractured his wrist during Sunday's win over the Browns, but he managed continue playing through the injury. Not only will he not being going on IR, Head coach Zac Taylor is unwilling to rule him out for Week 15 against the Buccaneers. His inability to practice Wednesday doesn't really come as surprise, and it's certainly possible he could just remain sidelined throughout the week and still play against Tampa Bay.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Avoids IR stint
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Hendrickson (wrist) won't be placed on injured reserve, and coach Zac Taylor wouldn't rule him out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson continued playing after fracturing his wrist in the Week 14 win over the Browns, so it's possible he won't have to miss any time as a result of this injury. Even if the pass rusher sits out a week or two, Hendrickson isn't expected to face an extended absence.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Breaks wrist against division rival
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Hendrickson is expected to miss multiple weeks after he sustained a fractured wrist during Sunday's 23-10 win over the Browns, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hendrickson was never assigned an injury designation during Sunday's contest and was ultimately able to play through this injury during the fourth quarter, per Rapoport. Nevertheless, it appears the Bengals could be without their leading pass rusher for a significant amount of time. Hendrickson recorded 28 tackles, six sacks, three passes defended and two forced fumbles coming into Week 14, and his absence will likely leave Joseph Ossai and Cameron Sample to step into bigger roles opposite starting defensive end Sam Hubbard.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Dealing with stinger
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Hendrickson (neck) suffered a bad stinger during Sunday's win over Atlanta, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hendrickson has dealt with stingers in the past, and coach Zac Taylor hopes that the defensive end will be able to return soon. If the 27-year-old is forced to miss additional time, Joseph Ossai should handle increased work for the Bengals.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Will not return
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Hendrickson (neck) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson recorded one sack before exiting, and his absence will certainly negatively impact the team's pass rush. Joseph Ossai will likely continue seeing extra opportunity while Hendrickson is out.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leaves with injury
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Hendrickson has left Sunday's contest against the Falcons with a neck injury, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hendrickson's current absence will certainly be a blow to the Bengals' pass rush. While he is out, Joseph Ossai will likely see an increase in snaps.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Exploits Jets offensive line Week 3
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Hendrickson recorded four tackles (two solo), 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.
Hendrickson was a familiar face for Jets QB Joe Flacco on Sunday, as the quarterback endured 2.5 sacks and four QB hits from the former Pro Bowl pass rusher. Over the team's first three games, Hendrickson has amassed nine tackles, and he'll look to build off his strong Week 3 performance when the Bengals host the Dolphins on Thursday night.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Expected to miss OTAs
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Hendrickson is expected to miss OTAs while training on his own and spending time with his family, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson registered 14 sacks and three forced fumbles while leading a revamped Bengals' defense to the Super Bowl during his first season with Cincinnati. After a long season, the Pro Bowler has opted to spend extra time with his family during the offseason, but is still planning on reporting for mandatory work later in the summer.
Hendrickson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Hendrickson was limited Tuesday after he sustained a concussion during Saturday's wild-card win over the Raiders. Although he'll still need to clear the league's concussion protocols, the 27-year-old is trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Titans.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Picks up concussion
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Hendrickson suffered a concussion during Saturday's wild-card win against the Raiders.
Now that he's in the protocol for head injuries, Hendrickson's status will be one to watch in advance of the divisional round. Through 17 appearances (including postseason) since arriving in Cincinnati as a free agent in the offseason, he's been a regular in the box score, with at least a half sack in 14 different games.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Diagnosed with back spasms
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Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Hendrickson was diagnosed with back spasms after exiting Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson's injury doesn't sound like a significant concern, as the Bengals are hopeful that he'll be able to practice in a limited capacity early in the week. Across his last four appearances, the 27-year-old has recorded nine tackles (six solo), four sacks and two forced fumbles.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Done for Sunday
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Hendrickson (back) will not return Sunday against the 49ers.
Hendrickson's exit leaves a sizable hole in the Bengals' defensive line, most likely to filled by Cameron Sample. The five-year veteran is having a monster season, including an eight-game sack streak coming into the contest, which he was able to extend to nine before leaving with the injury.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Expected to play Sunday
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Hendrickson (shoulder) is expected to play Sunday against the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Although Hendrickson was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday, he was able to log a full practice Friday. With no injury designation heading into Sunday, Hendrickson should be in line to play in a favorable matchup against a depleted Jets offense. Expect Darius Hodge to see extended opportunities at defensive end Sunday if Hendrickson is limited.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Records first sack of season
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Hendrickson recorded three tackles (1 solo), 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.
Hendrickson played 68 snaps in Week 1 and failed to record a single tackle. He bounced back in Week 2 as he continually got pressure on the Bears' quarterbacks. The 26-year-old totaled 13.5 sacks last year with the Saints, and the Bengals have high expectations for him moving forward.
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Saints' Trey Hendrickson: Piles up 13.5 sacks in 2020
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Hendrickson totaled 25 tackles (22 solo), 13.5 sacks, one pass defended and a forced fumble across 15 regular-season games in 2020.
After racking up just 6.5 sacks through his first three seasons, Hendrickson more than doubled that output with 13.5 in 2020. That robust total was good enough to tie with Aaron Donald for second in the NFL. Set to become a free agent in 2021, Hendrickson could look to parlay his big season into a new contract -- with New Orleans or elsewhere.
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Saints' Trey Hendrickson: Ready to retake field
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Hendrickson (neck) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Buccaneers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson was forced to miss New Orleans' wild-card win over the Bears due to a neck injury, but he'll be back in action after just a one-game absence. After leading the Saints with 13.5 sacks in the regular season, Hendrickson's return stands to provide a notable boost against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
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Saints' Trey Hendrickson: Practices without limitations
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Hendrickson (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Hendrickson missed Week 16 due to his neck injury, but he's on track to return for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The 2017 third-round pick is putting together an outstanding season, with 12.5 sacks through 14 appearances.
