The Cincinnati Bengals have provided an optimistic injury update on pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, offering hope to fans ahead of the team’s Thursday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. His potential return could bolster the Bengals’ defense as they seek to stay competitive in the NFL race.

The Cincinnati Bengals lost their star pass rusher, All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson, to a back injury during Sunday’s defeat at Lambeau Field. He exited in the second quarter and never returned, leaving questions about the team’s defensive might moving forward.

Trey Hendrickson, an All-Pro pass rusher for the Cincinnati Bengals, has secured a raise for 2025. Yet Bengals observers remain critical, calling the organization’s overall approach “cheap and short-sighted” and leaving questions about how the franchise manages its top talent.

Quarterback Joe Burrow needed just two words—“We’ll see”—when asked about teammate Trey Hendrickson’s contract negotiations. The brief answer captures the uncertainty hanging over the Cincinnati Bengals as preseason deadlines draw near.

Despite showing no interest, the Dallas Cowboys are once again at the center of trade speculation as analysts urge them to acquire NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson. The analysts continue to connect the invisible dots to promote a blockbuster deal that the team seems uninterested in pursuing.