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Bengals skip tag on Hendrickson, free agency looms

The Cincinnati Bengals have decided against using their franchise tag on star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, allowing him to hit free agency.

Hendrickson missed over half of the 2025 season due to injury but has compiled 236 tackles and 81 sacks during his five-year tenure in Cincinnati. Analysis suggests the team was unwilling to meet his contract demands, signaling a potential split after his tenth NFL season.