The Cincinnati Bengals have granted star defensive Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade away from the organization, according to [ESPN's Adam Schefter](https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1897743066720592111). Hendrickson led the entire NFL in sacks in 2024 and was seeking a contract extension from Cincinnati. He has one year remaining on his current contract.
The fact that the Bengals are allowing Hendrickson to seek a trade probably means that they aren't willing to give him the extension that he's looking for, or thinks is fair. This isn't especially surprising, as the Bengals have a reputation for being one of the cheapest teams in the league, and this appears to be just another example of their frugality.
“I love this city and organization. I appreciate the privilege of now being allowed to explore my options," Hendrickson said in a statement.
_This breaking news story will be updated with additional information._