Bengals Let Hendrickson Go, Free Up Cap Space

0:00It's March 3rd for the NFL. Let's get into it. The Cincinnati Bengals have decided not to use the franchise tag on defensive end, Trey Hendrickson, this offseason. That means he is now free to sign with any team as a free agent. The team confirmed the move on Tuesday by letting the 4pm Eastern Time Deadline pass without action. This opens up more flexibility for the Bengals, who now have $47.7 million in salary cap space. They plan to use it on defensive upgrades when free agency begins next week. Earlier reports from the NFL scouting combined suggested the Bengals were gauging Hendrickson's trade value. A tag would have cost them $30.2 million, but that did not happen. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play to rebuild the defense without tying up funds on one player. Hendrickson could land a big deal elsewhere soon. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com