Bengals Lose Trey Hendrickson, Comp Pick Uncertain

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Trey Hendrickson is parting ways with the Cincinnati Bengals. The team chose not to use the franchise tag on him this week, and he responded with a clear farewell message, ruling out any return in free agency. Both sides seem ready to move on. Now the talk turns to whether the Bengals will land a compensatory draft pick in the 2027 NFL draft for losing him. On paper, they could get his highs a third rounder. The formula for these picks is tricky, though. It looks at a team's net free agent losses compared to what they sign, aiming for league balance. With $47 million in cap space and plenty of roster holes, the Bengals might spend big and wipe out any comp picks. Fans and analysts point out the Bengals have long prized these extra picks, but they've ignored the math and busy off-season before, like when they added players such as Hendrickson himself. All depends on what happens next. If they lose more free agents like Joseph O'Si, without matching signings, they could

1:03snag an extra picker to next year. Otherwise, Hendrickson's exit might not yield anything at all. D&N is sponsored by our partner. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I-SOLI-PILLO.com.