Bengals Release Trey Hendrickson, Top Pass Rusher

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Cincinnati Bengals are parting ways with Star Pass Russia, Trey Hendrickson. After five standout seasons, the team has chosen not to use the franchise tag or transition tag on him. This clears the pad for Hendrickson to hit free agency as one of the top players available. Hendrickson arrived via trade five years ago and transformed their defense. He piled up 61 sacks during his time there. His peak came in 2024 when he led the league with 17 and a half sacks. A messy contract dispute sped up the split. Hendrickson held in a training camp, seeking a longer deal with more guaranteed cash. The sides agreed to boost his 2025 salary, but tacked on no extra years. Bengals officials made it clear they won't pursue a tag and trade either. That option could have landed them a suitor while securing over $30 million guaranteed for Hendrickson in 2026.

1:01Fans see this as the end of an era for one of Cincinnati's all-time great pass rushers. Hendrickson now shops his skills on the open market, drawing interest from teams needing edge pressure. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the description. Your bedtime ritual just got better.