Hendrickson Becomes Free Agent, Teams Circling

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, the star defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, is now officially a free agent. The team passed on using the franchise tag this week, even though he was in the last year of his deal. That clears the way for him to sign anywhere next week, and plenty of teams are already circling. Last season was tough for Hendrickson. A hip injury limited him to just seven games, forcing surgery that ended his year early. He still managed 16 tackles, four sacks, and a past deflection before going down. Before that said back, Hendrickson was on fire with back-to-back seasons of 17 and a half sacks each. The four-time pro-bola has built a solid career with 81 sacks and 239 tackles over 117 gains. Fans and insiders reacted quickly to the news. Hendrickson himself posted a heartfelt thank you message to Cincinnati, signaling his time there might be over.

1:01Teams like the New England Patriots, who need a top-edge rusher, see him as a perfect fit for their defense under Mike Raeble. At 31 years old, questions linger about his recovery and long-term juice. But if he bounces back, he could transform a contender's front line when free agency opens. Keep an eye on the bidding war. This story is made possible by our sponsor, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com