Trey Hendrickson, a defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, is now a free agent after the team decided not to franchise tag him. Hendrickson, a Pro Bowl player in his first four seasons with the Bengals (2021-2024), faced a setback in 2025 due to injuries, playing in only seven games. Despite this, he still managed to contribute four sacks and three tackles for loss, a significant drop from his 2024 performance where he recorded 17.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss. After months of speculation and a one-year extension worth $30 million, Hendrickson's future with the Bengals is uncertain. The Bengals will now rely on Myles Murphy as a starting defensive end, with potential reinforcements through free agency and the draft in April. Hendrickson expressed his gratitude for his time with the Bengals, stating, 'Thank you for the opportunity to play the game I love at the highest level. The last 5 years have been filled with great wins and tough losses. Personal achievements and humbling adversities. I was & always will be proud to have worn the Cincinnati Bengals logo & honor the history behind it.'
