Bengals Consider Second Franchise Tag for Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who will be 32 in December, is a candidate for a second consecutive franchise tag at $34.8 million. He's coming off an injury-ridden 4-sack season, following 35 sacks in 2023-2024. While the tag is a "no-brainer" from a business standpoint given his elite performance and Joseph Ossai's impending free agency, it carries risk due to his age and a potential sports hernia requiring surgery. A tag-and-trade for a Day 3 pick is also a possibility.