The Cincinnati Bengals aren't eager to pay edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. The Washington Commanders are positioned well to trade for the star.

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The Washington Commanders are exploring a potential trade for Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini.The Commanders are one of many teams interested in Hendrickson.

After demanding a trade and prompting Commanders fans to dream about him in Washington, Myles Garrett has signed a record-breaking contract to remain with the Cleveland Browns.

In order to get a new edge rusher on their defense the Washington Commanders are going to have to give up something, but just how much?

Enter Trey Hendrickson in the chat. For the second consecutive year, the Cincinnati Bengals defensive end has requested a trade. This time, the team has granted him permission to seek one, and several teams are reportedly interested in adding the Pro Bowl defender.

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Ertz had his healthiest season in years in 2024 while playing all 17 regular-season games and scoring seven touchdowns.

The Bengals granted Trey Hendrickson's request to seek a trade one day after the Raiders and Maxx Crosby reached a three-year, $106 million extension.

The Commanders need an edge, and they could be pursuing Trey Hendrickson now or could wait to see if Myles Garrett becomes available?

The Commanders have plenty of cap space, plenty of needs, and plenty of momentum from their best season in decade as free agency looms.

The decision was expected after the team couldn’t find a trade partner for Allen, who has spent his entire eight-year NFL career in Washington.