THE Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made a trade decision which will have significant ramifications for quarterback Joe Burrow.
The Bengals, like many of their NFL rivals, are currently weighing up which players they want to sign for the 2025 season.
They are also discussing which players they want to trade to better the team’s chances of returning to the playoffs.
Pass rusher Trey Hendrickson was among the group the Bengals brass contemplated trading during the off-season.
But according to reports, they’ve had a change of heart.
Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schulz claims the Bengals have taken the prospect of trading Hendrickson “off the table”.
Additionally, the Bengals are said to be “prepared” to offer the 30-year-old a new deal at the Paycor Stadium.
Schulz said: “My understanding of the Trey Henderson situation, Dave, is that the organization and ownership are fully prepared to move forward and attempt to negotiate a deal with him.
“I don’t believe they want to trade him at all.
“And I actually would say after talking to multiple people involved that they have now reached the conclusion that a trade is really off the table.
“So that’s great news for Bengals fans.
“Now it really becomes, can both sides reach a fair agreement?”
Hendrickson currently has one year left on his contract with the Bengals.
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The former Florida Atlantic Owls star – who reportedly wants a new £$30million a season deal – joined the franchise in 2024 following a four-year stint with the New Orleans Saints.
The third-round 2017 NFL Draft pick was one of the star defensive ends last season and won the Deacon Jones Award for the most sacks in the campaign.
He bagged the prestigious award thanks to 17.5 sacks, 46 passes and six defensed passes.
