Bengals not expected to use franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson

Bengals, Trey Hendrickson end complicated contract drama after team decides against franchise tag

Trey Hendrickson will become a free agent after the Cincinnati Bengals declined to use the franchise tag on the star defensive end, who posted goodbye message to fans.

No tag for Hendrickson as time in Cincinnati ends

The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency opens next week.

Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson becomes free agent

Add another edge rusher to the Bears’ free-agent watch list: Trey Hendrickson.The Bengals didn’t issue the franchise tag to their star defensive end by Wednesday’s 3 p.m. deadline, which means Hendrickson will head to free agency next week.Hendrickson is 31 and played just seven games for the Bengals last season because of injury — and after an offseason tug-of-war about his contract. He had 17 ½ sacks in each of the previous two seasons, though…

Trey Hendrickson's time with the Bengals appears to be over; why it makes sense

The Trey Hendrickson Era in Cincinnati appears to be over as the Bengals opted not to place the franchise tag on him by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.

Trey Hendrickson free agency: Landing spots after Bengals decline franchise tag

The veteran edge rusher will hit the open market after the Bengals decided not to use the franchise tag

Cincinnati Bengals won't franchise tag Trey Hendrickson, per reports

Hendrickson and the Bengals went through some contract dramatics last offseason. This time around, things will be different.