"After news broke on Monday morning that the Commanders had struck a deal with wide receiver Terry McLaurin to keep him in Washington for the next three seasons, it looked like the Patriots would have to shift their focus to another tradable player if they hoped to spend some of their estimated $60 million cap space this season."
"Sources: The #Bengals have re-started talks with All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson on a new deal for 2025.My understanding is the two sides have been exploring a more "unique" avenue to get something done. Giving Hendrickson more money this season while still letting his contract... pic.twitter.com/C4JyBUGWz2- Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 25, 2025"
"However, there is a smidge of hope for the Patriots chances in Schultz's report, as he stats there's a possibility that the only deal that gets done is giving Hendrickson more money this season, while still letting his contract expire at the end of the year."
The Commanders re-signed Terry McLaurin, which initially pushed the Patriots to target another tradable player to use roughly $60 million in cap space. Trey Hendrickson and Micah Parsons emerged as likely trade targets, with Hendrickson viewed as more attainable. The Bengals have re-opened contract talks with Hendrickson and are reportedly exploring a unique approach that could include giving him more money this season while allowing his contract to expire afterward. If the Bengals retain Hendrickson for 2024, the Patriots would likely need to wait until next year to pursue an elite pass rusher.
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