The Cincinnati Bengals have a big problem on their hands with Trey Hendrickson.
The All-Pro pass rusher doesn’t want to play under his current contract, and the organization doesn’t seem willing to give him what he’s asking for.
That’s why, if he refuses to suit up, the Bengals may have no choice but to send him to the highest bidder.
That’s where Howie Roseman comes in.
The Philadelphia Eagles general manager has a long history of swinging for the fences and usually ends up on the winning end of a contract.
With that in mind, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell proposed a deal that could send last season’s sacks leader to the Super Bowl champions.
Bengals get: Edge Jalyx Hunt, 2026 third-round pick, 2027 conditional pick
Eagles get: Edge Trey Hendrickson
“A fair compromise might be a third-round pick and a conditional selection the following season that could become another third-rounder if Hendrickson plays 1,200 snaps between 2025 and 2026 and the Eagles advance to another Super Bowl. At this point, if the Bengals think they’re just going to trade him for the best possible offer, they might not have many better options. And if the Eagles want to give themselves the best possible chance of repeating as champs, adding the best edge rusher available would be a difficult opportunity to turn down,” Barnwell wrote.
Hendrickson is one of the best pass rushers in the game and would certainly be a welcome addition for an Eagles defense that lost multiple veterans this offseason, including pass rusher Josh Sweat.
They also can afford to keep Hendrickson for the long run with a contract extension because their defense consists mostly of young players on team-friendly deals.
Also, Roseman knows how to get around the salary cap, so money shouldn’t be an issue.
The Bengals reportedly are looking to get a first-round pick and a young defensive player in any trade.
Hunt showed promise as a rookie and would instantly be in line for a bigger role with the Bengals.
As for the first-round selection, that’s likely unrealistic.
The Bengals have no leverage in this situation, and with the start of the season looming, that’s not likely to change.
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