The rumors around Trey Hendrickson coming to Detroit just got a lot more serious.
On Monday, the Bengals’ star pass rusher made it clear—he’s frustrated. In a statement, Hendrickson said Cincinnati has basically gone silent on contract talks, showing “an evident lack of interest in reaching mutual goals.” Translation: he’s on the outs, and the trade door is wide open.
And guess who’s at the top of the list as a potential landing spot? That’s right—your Detroit Lions.
Detroit makes a ton of sense here. They need another top-tier edge rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson, especially after letting Za’Darius Smith walk and not addressing the position early in the draft. Hendrickson, coming off a massive 17.5-sack season and First-Team All-Pro honors, would fit like a glove.
Even better? The Lions have the cap space—over $40 million—to get a deal done and give Hendrickson a contract he deserves. CBS Sports called Detroit a “prime landing spot,” and it’s hard to argue. Pairing him with Hutchinson would turn the Lions’ defensive front into a nightmare for quarterbacks.
The only holdup? The Bengals’ stubbornness—and possibly the price tag. But if GM Brad Holmes is ready to go all-in for a Super Bowl run, this might be the splashiest move he can make.
Keep an eye on this one. It’s heating up fast.
Lions Could Form Unstoppable Duo by Pairing Hendrickson with Hutchinson
