How NFL Scouting Combine will help Bengals make a Trey Hendrickson decision
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a big decision to make this offseason, as Trey Hendrickson's future with the team is in question.
He's set to be a free agent, but the Bengals could try to extend him, franchise tag him, or even trade him as opposed to simply letting him walk. For now, the Bengals have some time to make a decision.
And with the NFL Scouting Combine getting underway, the Bengals might be getting a good idea of what they'll do this offseason. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic notes that the Bengals might be able to gauge interest in Hendrickson at the Combine this week.
Bengals might get a Trey Hendrickson update at NFL Combine
"The team is open to all options," Dehner writes, "but how likely executing a trade would be based on his market and cooperation from Hendrickson's agent can be determined in Indianapolis."
The Bengals moving on from Hendrickson in a tag-and-trade is the most ideal path forward for Cincinnati this offseason.
Letting him walk doesn't guarantee the compensatory pick hits, and even if it does, it might not be a third-rounder that the Bengals are looking for.
In a perfect world, the Bengals tag-and-trade Hendrickson this offseason, landing guaranteed value for their All-Pro pass rusher.
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At the NFL Combine, the Bengals will be able to gauge interest in Hendrickson from interested teams showing up to watch the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
This will be a big chance for the Bengals to figure out what their best path forward with Hendrickson will be. If they get interest from teams, executing a tag-and-trade with Hendrickson could be in the cards.
Fans should keep an eye out for any rumors with Hendrickson at the NFL Scouting Combine. Hendrickson is one of the best pass rushers available this offseason, and what the Bengals do with him this offseason might become clear at the NFL Combine.
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