Overview
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports San Francisco views Trey Hendrickson as an ideal scheme fit, but the Bengals have no plans to move him at this time.
- Dallas’ interest has been reported by Tony Pauline, with Jerry Jones saying the Cowboys are willing to deploy resources after adding future first-round picks in the Micah Parsons deal.
- The Bengals are 2-4 and Hendrickson is on a one-year deal before free agency in 2026, and multiple outlets note his availability could change as the deadline nears, with a conditional 2026 second-round pick floated as a possible cost.
- San Francisco’s urgency stems from Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL tear and one of the NFL’s lowest sack rates, while Dallas’ defense has lagged after trading Parsons.
- Hendrickson remains a high-production edge rusher after leading the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season, though he is dealing with a back issue and was ruled out for Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh.