Overview
- Trey Hendrickson is doubtful for Week 9 against the Bears due to a lingering hip injury after missing Week 7 and playing only eight snaps in Week 8.
- Adam Schefter reports the Bengals have told teams they do not intend to trade Hendrickson, though a loss that drops them to 3-6 could test that stance.
- Multiple contenders have inquired about Bengals defenders, including Hendrickson, with the Rams, 49ers, Lions, Colts and Eagles among the clubs linked; the Cowboys have also been mentioned in reports.
- Cincinnati has rebuffed inquiries and is viewed as unlikely to make significant moves at the deadline, according to reporting from The Athletic relayed by Pro Football Rumors.
- Parallel interest surrounds linebacker Logan Wilson after a trade request, and while Hendrickson is on a short-term setup, the Bengals retain leverage through options such as the franchise tag.