Bengals’ Star Trey Hendrickson Might Join Raiders, Says NFL News | Times of India

Trade speculation regarding NFL star Trey Hendrickson just grew louder with the Las Vegas Raiders emerging as the frontrunners to acquire him. An NFL executive indicated that the Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher might likely join Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders, under the leadership of Tom Brady, Mark Davis, and GM John Spytek, are reportedly pushing a full-throttle win-now mentality, making the Hendrickson-to-Vegas rumor a hot topic among NFL fans online.

This NFL official seems quite confident that the Raiders are the frontrunners in the race. He was quoted as saying, “Tom Brady and Mark Davis want to win now, and John (Spytek) has no fear when it comes to making bold moves. The kid (Hendrickson is 30), that move is the mentality of Pete Carroll. He’s not afraid of anything that could improve the team.”

The NFL executive’s statement is a solid endorsement of the Raiders’ position in the ongoing negotiations. While no agreements have been reached yet, it seems that Hendrickson’s name is increasingly linked with Vegas.

The whole narrative started due to Hendrickson’s displeasure with his contract, given his status as one of the NFL’s best edge rushers. He seeks more guaranteed money, but the Bengals have not been in a hurry to rectify the situation.

Though Cincinnati remains firm on its asking price, which might include a player and a 2026 first-round pick, there’s still significant interest in Hendrickson, who at 30 still has a lot to offer.

The Raiders could be an ideal destination for Hendrickson. Partnering with Maxx Crosby could be a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. The Raiders have cap space flexibility and a front office that’s open to drastic moves making them potentially ready to satisfy Cincinnati’s asking price. However, other teams including the Colts, Jaguars, and Seahawks have also shown interest in Hendrickson. The final deal would hinge on who’s willing to meet Cincinnati’s asking price.