Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Cincinnati not interested in trade
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The Bengals aren't interested in trading Hendrickson, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the defensive end requested a trade Wednesday, with Hendrickson's reported motivation being that he's seeking a long-term commitment from the Bengals. At present, the 29-year-old -- who finished last season with 17.5 sacks -- is signed with Cincinnati through 2025. At this stage, the team doesn't appear inclined to deal the star pass rusher, a stance that also applies to wideout Tee Higgins, who also requested a trade earlier this offseason.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leads team in sacks
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Hendrickson recorded 43 total tackles, including 17.5 sacks, in 17 games with the Bengals during the 2023 season.
Hendrickson remains Cincinnati's most productive edge rusher, as he's now tallied 39.5 sacks and made three consecutive Pro Bowls in his first three seasons with the team. The 29-year-old agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Bengals in the 2023 offseason, which keeps him in Cincinnati until the end of the 2025 season. Expect Hendrickson to continue producing at a high-level and be a major part of the Bengals' defensive gameplan in 2024.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: One sack in loss
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Hendrickson's lone tackle resulted in a sack in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Hendrickson was responsible for one of two sacks on Patrick Mahomes in Sunday's loss. Hendrickson has recorded at least one sack in seven straight games and is up to a career-high 17.0 sacks on the year, which is tied with T.J. Watt for the most in the NFL. Hendrickson will have a chance to claim the sack title in Week 18 against the Browns.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Extends sack streak in win
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Hendrickson had two sacks in Sunday's 34-14 win over the Colts.
Both of Hendrickson's tackles came from solo sacks, and the seventh-year defensive end has now registered at least half a sack in five straight games and in all but two games this season. He's up to 13.5 sacks on the year and is half a sack away from tying his career-high 14 he had in the 2021 season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Records another sack Thursday
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Hendrickson posted two tackles (both solo), including one sack, in a loss to the Ravens on Thursday Night Football.
Hendrickson began the week with an unpromising outlook after he hyperextended his knee last Sunday against Houston, but he recovered quickly and was able to suit up versus Baltimore. The veteran didn't appear hobbled, as he played on 68 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps and recorded a sack of Lamar Jackson in the first quarter. Hendrickson is up to 9.5 sacks on the season, tied for fourth-most in the NFL.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Cleared to play
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Hendrickson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Ravens.
Considered unlikely to play earlier this week, Hendrickson apparently has made quick progress in his recovery from a knee hyperextension. He made an early exit from Sunday's loss to Houston and was then listed as a nonparticipant Monday, before progressing to limited participation Tuesday and a full showing Wednesday. The Bengals will have their top pass rusher available for a crucial Thursday showdown, while bookend Sam Hubbard (ankle) has been ruled out again.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Considered day-to-day
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Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Hendrickson (knee) is day-to-day, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
It's somewhat of a relief for Hendrickson, who was blocked low during Sunday's loss versus the Texans and sustained a hyperextended knee. Even so, he faces an uphill battle to recover from the injury and return on a short week for Thursday's game at Baltimore.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Hendrickson (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson briefly left Sunday's 31-17 win over the 49ers after getting stepped on, but he was able to return to the game shortly after. He did not participate in practice Wednesday, so the fact that he's improved enough to get in a limited session bodes well for his chances to suit up in Week 9 against the Bills.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Nursing foot injury
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Hendrickson (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson briefly left Sunday's game at San Francisco with what was assumed to be an ankle injury, though it now seems he actually hurt his foot. Coach Zac Taylor did not indicate any doubt that Hendrickson would be able to suit up for Week 9, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Returns to game
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Hendrickson (ankle) returned to Sunday's contest with the 49ers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson briefly exited the game after he suffered a left ankle injury, but he's now back out on the field. The 28-year-old will return to his starting role on Cincinnati's defensive line.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Left ankle injury
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Hendrickson came out of Sunday's game against the Niners with a left ankle injury. His return is questionable, according to Tracy Wolfson of CBS.
Hendrickson accidentally got stepped on by a Niners blocker engaged with another Bengals pass rusher. He's the key to the Bengals pass rush, so his status is incredibly important to their defense.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Officially active
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Hendrickson (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Hendrickson logged a DNP for Friday's practice but the 28-year-old was expected to suit up. His ability to take the field against Arizona should be a boost for Cincinnati's pass rush.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Extended through 2025
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Hendrickson agreed to a one-year extension with the Bengals on Thursday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson joined the Bengals in 2021 on a four-year, $60 million contract after spending his first four seasons with the Saints. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of past last two seasons and has led the Bengals in sacks (22) and forced fumbles (six) over that span. The 2017 third-round pick will continue to be an integral piece for the Bengals' defense that finished fifth in points allowed per game (20.1) last season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Will play through fractured wrist
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Hendrickson (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Patriots.
Hendrickson sustained a broken wrist during the Bengals' Week 14 win over the Browns, leaving him sidelined for the following game against Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old then managed to return to practice in a limited fashion Tuesday before working his way back in full Thursday. Hendrickson logged a career-high 14 sacks during his first campaign with Cincinnati in 2021, so while he's only totaled six sacks over 13 games this season, his availability could be crucial with fellow starting defensive end Sam Hubbard (calf) already ruled out Week 16.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Isn't playing Sunday
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Head coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Hendrickson (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
As expected, Hendrickson is now slated to miss his first contest of the 2022-23 campaign as a result of the fractured wrist he suffered last weekend versus the Browns. Per Jay Morrison of The Athletic, Hendrickson won't be placed on injured reserve, meaning his next opportunity to take the field now comes Week 16 against the Patriots. Joseph Ossai is now anticipated to fill Hendrickson's vacated starting defensive end spot, while both Cameron Sample and Jeff Gunter are candidates to receive rotational snaps behind Ossai and Sam Hubbard.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Logs DNP
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Hendrickson (wrist) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hendrickson fractured his wrist during Sunday's win over the Browns, but he managed continue playing through the injury. Not only will he not being going on IR, Head coach Zac Taylor is unwilling to rule him out for Week 15 against the Buccaneers. His inability to practice Wednesday doesn't really come as surprise, and it's certainly possible he could just remain sidelined throughout the week and still play against Tampa Bay.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Avoids IR stint
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Hendrickson (wrist) won't be placed on injured reserve, and coach Zac Taylor wouldn't rule him out for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson continued playing after fracturing his wrist in the Week 14 win over the Browns, so it's possible he won't have to miss any time as a result of this injury. Even if the pass rusher sits out a week or two, Hendrickson isn't expected to face an extended absence.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Dealing with stinger
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Hendrickson (neck) suffered a bad stinger during Sunday's win over Atlanta, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hendrickson has dealt with stingers in the past, and coach Zac Taylor hopes that the defensive end will be able to return soon. If the 27-year-old is forced to miss additional time, Joseph Ossai should handle increased work for the Bengals.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Will not return
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Hendrickson (neck) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson recorded one sack before exiting, and his absence will certainly negatively impact the team's pass rush. Joseph Ossai will likely continue seeing extra opportunity while Hendrickson is out.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leaves with injury
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Hendrickson has left Sunday's contest against the Falcons with a neck injury, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hendrickson's current absence will certainly be a blow to the Bengals' pass rush. While he is out, Joseph Ossai will likely see an increase in snaps.