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.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the Bengals weren't offered more than a fourth-round draft pick for defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

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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.

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.

One of the top options in free agency for the Bengals will be the seventh-ranked overall player set to hit the market in the mind of Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox. There, Denver Broncos edge John Franklin-Myers gets listed as a fit for the Bengals:

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

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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.