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Bengals Unlikely to Trade Trey Hendrickson Before Nov. 4 Despite New Cowboys Inquiry

Franchise-tag control plus a renewed outlook keep the All-Pro off the block.

Overview

  • ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Cowboys recently looked into Trey Hendrickson, but Cincinnati does not plan to deal him.
  • Reporting from The Athletic indicates the Bengals are not shopping Hendrickson and league expectations are that he will stay put after the Week 7 win.
  • Zac Taylor says Hendrickson is day-to-day with a hip/back issue, leaving his Week 8 availability uncertain.
  • Cincinnati views Hendrickson as not truly on an expiring deal due to retained 2026 franchise-tag rights following his one-year, roughly $29–30 million restructure.
  • Interest has come from contenders including the 49ers, Eagles, Lions and Colts, yet past high asking prices—reportedly exceeding a first-round pick and even including Grover Stewart—have limited realistic trade paths.