Three potential touchdown spots for Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals made a uncommon transfer Thursday, granting star defensive finish Trey Hendrickson permission to hunt a commerce after 4 seasons with the staff.
“It’s been an honor and privilege to symbolize Cincinnati during the last 4 years,” Hendrickson stated (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). “I really like this metropolis and group. I admire the privilege of now being allowed to discover my choices.”
The 30-year-old led the NFL in sacks in 2024 with 17.5, incomes first-team All-Professional honors for the primary time in his profession.
A number of groups can be properly served by including Hendrickson to their protection.
Listed here are three supreme touchdown spots for the 2017 third-round choice:
Washington Commanders
The Commanders ranked thirteenth in whole protection and third towards the cross in 2024 however lacked a star pass-rusher.
Per Michael Silver of The Athletic, defensive finish Jonathan Allen can be launched if the staff can not discover a commerce companion, leaving one other gap on a line of defense that mixed for simply 10.5 sacks in 2024.
Maybe Cincinnati will take into account a straight swap with Washington for Allen, a two-time Professional Bowler. If not, Hendrickson would nonetheless slot in properly as a alternative for Allen.
Los Angeles Chargers
With the information of star pass-rusher Joey Bosa’s launch breaking Wednesday, the Chargers want a alternative.
Hendrickson has a greater monitor file health-wise in comparison with Bosa and comes with a less expensive cap hit ($18M to Bosa’s $25.36M).
Normal supervisor Joe Hortiz ought to do his due diligence on a commerce with Cincinnati.
Detroit Lions
With star defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson nonetheless recovering from a damaged leg, Detroit wants somebody to fill that hole and assist second-stringer Za’Darius Smith.
The staff reportedly had curiosity in Hendrickson on the 2024 commerce deadline however could not make a deal occur.
Head coach Dan Campbell seeks out grit and toughness in his defensive additions, and Hendrickson suits that invoice.
The brand new league 12 months begins Wednesday (March 12) with free company.
