Trey Hendrickson hits free agency after Bengals pass on franchise tag

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The Cincinnati Bengals did not use the franchise tag on four-time Pro Bowl edge Trey Hendrickson, making him a free agent in 2026; the tag would have paid $24.434 million for one season. Hendrickson, who posted consecutive 17.5-sack seasons before a 2025 core-muscle injury, heads into free agency at 31 with potential suitors such as the Ravens, Commanders, Lions and Buccaneers, while Cincinnati weighs its options.
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