CINCINNATI — NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted this week that Cincinnati only received a fourth-round pick offer for Trey Hendrickson amidst a search for a first-rounder. Cincinnati had that requirement this entire year, dating back to his free agency saga, but no team ever got there.

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Jacksonville Jaguars standout Devin Lloyd, the 27th pick in 2022, is the fifth-best projected free agent in 2026 by Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox, who lists the Bengals as the top fit:

Trey Hendrickson isn't going anywhere. The Cincinnati Bengals ultimately chose to hold onto the star defensive end following Tuesday's trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET.

The Bengals made a deal on the Nov. 4 trade deadline day but not the blockbuster some pundits called for, which was to part ways with Hendrickson, one of the best pass rushers in recent years. Instead, the 4 p.m. deadline came and went Nov. 4 and Hendrickson was not traded.

The Cincinnati Bengals stood still at the NFL trade deadline, at least in the sense of sending a signal that “patience” will continue to be a theme for the organization.

The Bengals have made a slew of draft mistakes that have contributed to them having the worst defense in the NFL in 2025.

Cincinnati’s freefall continued on Sunday. They won their first two games of the season, but lost superstar quarterback Joe Burrow after Week 2. Since then, the Bengals have won just once. They are now 3-6 and have fallen to third in the AFC North. Currently, only the 2-6 Cleveland Browns are below Cincinnati in the division.

As expected, the Cincinnati Bengals aren’t going to sell a big asset like Trey Hendrickson for cheap at the NFL trade deadline. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, “league sources say the Bengals are still asking for a first-round pick” in any Hendrickson talks.