Trey Hendrickson Officially Leaves Bengals

0:00On this March 3rd, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. Trey Hendrickson is officially done with the Cincinnati Bengals. The team chose not to use the franchise tag before the March 3rd 4PM Eastern deadline, so the 31-year-old Ed rusher now heads to. Free agency as one of the top names available. Earlier this week, Hendrickson shared a heartfelt goodbye on social media. He thanked his teammates, coaches, staff, and Bengals fans for the past five years, calling it a mix of big wins, tough losses, personal highs, and humbling challenges. The split was no surprise after years of contract tension. Hendrickson requested trades in April 2024, and again before the 2025 season, even holding an impromptu press conference to. Voice his frustration over his deal. The Bengals responded with a one-year raise, but no long-term extension. Hendrickson joins the Cincinnati as a key free agent signing back in 2021, a former third-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2017. He earned four Pro Bowl nods and racked up 17 and a half sacks over.

1:04Back-to-back seasons from 2023 to 2024, with 81 total and 9 NFL years. His final year got cut short by hip and pelvis injuries, limiting him to just seven games before injured reserve in December. Now fully into free agency, all eyes are on where this proven past rusher lands next. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow dot com.