The Cincinnati Bengals kicked the 2025 offseason into high gear by locking Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to long-term deals while Trey Hendrickson entered negotiations with a stalemate. Hendrickson ultimately asked for a trade, skipped minicamp, and returned after talks stalled, leaving Cincinnati open to moving the All-Pro pass rusher. With Hendrickson carrying more than $18 million this season and the Bengals unwilling to meet his price, a market for him should flare up fast.

The piece lays out the five most plausible landing spots, anchored by Detroit, which has the cap space and a clear hunger for a true edge presence; Green Bay, which could pair a veteran with Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness; Indianapolis, where Lou Anarumo’s fingerprints could help maximize Hendrickson’s prolific years; Seattle, where Mike Macdonald can mold pressure, and Carolina, desperate for a jolt to its pass rush horde. The discussion also notes Hendrickson’s age and the market’s maturity, suggesting a dynamic summer for fantasy managers and bettors alike as rosters and salaries shift.