Reports surfaced late Wednesday after that two stars on the Cincinnati Bengals team requested a trade. The request comes as the Bengals plan how they want to attack the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday night.Another massive blow to the Bengals’ morale came when Schefter reported defensive end Trey Hendrickson requested a trade from Cincinnati. Hendrickson signed a three-year extension in 2023 that runs through the 2025 season, but the 30-year-old would like a longer deal.Hendrickson has been a critical piece of the Bengals’ defense since the 2021 season. He had 39.5 sacks in the previous two seasons and 17.5 sacks last season.
The Bengals have some money this offseason. Per Over The Cap, they have $23.4 million for the upcoming season. But they have to use much of that to sign draft picks and for emergency spending during the season. They also have to consider how to handle Ja’Marr Chase’s expected extension.The Bengals could trade two stars before a 2023 season they were hoping to catch the Kansas City Chiefs with a healthy Joe Burrow.
