Trey Hendrickson Poised for Free Agency as Projections Tie Bears to Two-Year, $50 Million Pursuit

Overview

• Spotrac models Hendrickson’s market at approximately $50.9 million over two years, reflecting strong value despite a shortened 2025 season.
• Sports Mockery’s mock offseason forecasts Chicago signing Hendrickson for two years at $50 million and adding John Franklin-Myers on a two-year, $15 million deal, a scenario presented as prediction.
• PFF’s Mason Cameron cites the Bears as the best fit, pointing to a potential reunion with Dennis Allen and elite pass-rush metrics on true pass sets.
• Hendrickson was limited to seven games in 2025 with four sacks, a factor expected to steer teams toward shorter-term offers despite his 2023–24 production.
• The Bengals could apply the franchise tag or explore a trade, and a sizable free-agent deal elsewhere could yield Cincinnati a 2027 compensatory draft pick.