The Washington Commanders could use veteran Pro Bowl, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. He could be the missing puzzle piece to upgrade their pass rush and make their dominating defense more superior.
Commanders general manager Adam Peters is said to be a proponent of trading for Hendrickson, but it will depend on several factors.
They will probably want to kick the tires on his personality and see if the chemistry blends with the locker room. They will also want to see if the price is right.
According to multiple sources, the Cincinnati Bengals are going to be looking for a second round pick at a minimum for the Pro Bowl pass rusher. They might have to part with their first round selection, instead, No. 29 overall, to acquire the sack master.
That might be a little steep for Peters who could find someone in free agency where he does not have to give up any draft choices.
One other problem is the fact Hendrickson is going into the final year of his contract. He has 35 sacks over the last two seasons and is probably going to want to seek his worth on the free agent market. The Commanders are going to have to lock him up to an extension before trading for him. A first-round pick for a one-year rental does not fit the Commanders long-term plans.
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Following the new contract signed by Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders this week, the edge market has gone up. If Hendrickson is looking for Crosby-type money, Washington might not be a good fit.
Peters is not afraid to spend money, but he probably does not want to reset the market. He also knows edge rusher is the most important position for the Commanders to fill this offseason.
The Commanders have released edge rusher Jonathan Allen on Friday. They clearly have the cap money to bring on Hendrickson and certainly could use his 35 sacks he accumulated over the last two seasons.
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This story was originally published March 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM.