Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson Seeks Trade for Long-Term Security: Uncertain Future Amidst Team's Super Bowl Pursuit

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from the team for long-term security.
Despite the trade request, Bengals have no intention of trading Hendrickson as they are focused on winning the Super Bowl this year.
Hendrickson has been a Pro Bowler for three consecutive seasons with Cincinnati and made a career-best 17.5 sacks last season.
Hendrickson is not scheduled for free agency until after the 2025 season and is set to make $14.8 million in base salary in 2024 and $15.8 million in base salary in 2025.
It's unclear what will happen with Hendrickson's trade request and whether Bengals will be able to convince him to stay.
Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson Seeks Trade for Long-Term Security: Uncertain Future Amidst Team's Super Bowl Pursuit

In a surprising turn of events, Cincinnati Bengals' defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from the team, citing his desire for long-term security. According to reports, Hendrickson's agent, Harold Lewis, confirmed the request. The 29-year-old player is not scheduled for free agency until after the 2025 season and is set to make $14.8 million in base salary in 2024 and $15.8 million in base salary in 2025, as per Spotrac. However, Hendrickson doesn't seem to be happy with the situation at present.

Despite the trade request, the Bengals have made it clear that they have no intention of trading Hendrickson. The team is focused on winning the Super Bowl this year and does not plan to deal stars, as Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reported. In addition, Hendrickson's agent has also confirmed that the player is considering retirement.

Hendrickson has been a Pro Bowler in each of his three seasons with Cincinnati. Last season, he made a career-best 17.5 sacks and totaled 39.5 sacks through his last three years with the team. Despite being a bright spot for the team, Hendrickson's future with the Bengals remains uncertain.

This is not the first time a high-profile player has requested a trade from the Bengals. Wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is entering the final season of his contract, requested a trade in March. However, he later said that he anticipates playing out 2024 in Cincinnati and softened his stance on a trade request.

As of now, it's unclear what will happen with Hendrickson's trade request and whether the Bengals will be able to convince him to stay. The team has not yet made any public statements regarding the matter beyond confirming that they have no intention of trading him.



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  • It is unclear if Hendrickson's agent confirmed the trade request directly to the Bengals or if it was reported secondhand.
  • The report of Hendrickson considering retirement is not confirmed by any official source.

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  • Unique Points
    • Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson requested a trade on April 24, 2024.
    • His agent, Harold Lewis, confirmed the request was about a long-term investment from the franchise.
    • Hendrickson finished the 2023 season with 17.5 sacks and ranked second in the NFL.
    • He created the second-most sacks (18) in the league that year.
    • When Hendrickson registered the first pressure, opponents’ completion rate was just 26.7%.
    • His average annual value of $21 million ranked 11th among all edge rushers in 2023.
    • Hendrickson has reached the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons with Cincinnati and registered a total of 39.5 sacks with the club.
    • He played through a broken wrist at the end of the 2022 season and missed only one week despite an initial prognosis that could have kept him out for four weeks.
    • The Bengals are not interested in trading Hendrickson according to a source.
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  • Unique Points
    • Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals
    • His agent, Harold Lewis, confirmed the request to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer
    • Hendrickson is hoping for a contract extension but will be traded if not offered one
    • He is also considering retirement
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  • Unique Points
    • Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from the Bengals.
    • The Bengals have not fulfilled Hendrickson's desire for long-term security, leading to his trade request.
  • Accuracy
    • Hendrickson finished the 2023 season with 17.5 sacks and ranked second in the NFL.
    • He had 3.5 sacks in Super Bowl LVI.
    • Hendrickson's next contract could be with a different team if the Bengals decide to trade him.
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  • Unique Points
    • Defensive end Trey Hendrickson requested a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals and his agent confirmed it
    • Hendrickson has been a Pro Bowl player every season since joining the Bengals in 2021
    • He has made a career-high 17.5 sacks last season, totaling 39.5 through his last three years with the Bengals
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
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  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. It states Tom Pelissero's report as a source without providing any evidence or reasoning for the claim. Additionally, there is a dichotomous depiction of Hendrickson's situation by presenting his request for trade and the team's refusal to move him.
    • . . . NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday, per sources.
    • The 29-year-old has been a massive presence for the team since signing in 2021.
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  • Unique Points
    • His desire for a trade stems from his desire for more security on his current contract.
    • He is scheduled to make $14.8 million in the upcoming season.
    • His contract expires after the 2025 season.
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    • Hendrickson is hoping for a contract extension but will be traded if not offered one.
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