Eagles, 49ers, Colts All Want Him — And Jerry Jones Says the Cowboys Already Won It

Eagles, 49ers, Colts All Want Him — And Jerry Jones Says the Cowboys Already Won It

The phone lines are heating up across the league. With the Trey Hendrickson trade clock ticking, multiple teams—among them the Dallas Cowboys—are circling. According to reports, the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts are all potential suitors for the elite pass rusher.

Dallas, however, may have an edge: the belief that Hendrickson prefers the star on his helmet over any other logo.

Why Dallas Is More Than Just Listed

When you look at the Cowboys’ roster and need areas of improvement, the pass-rush stands out loud and clear. In a division where every second counts, adding a game-changer off the edge could be the difference between contending and just showing up. Sources indicate Hendrickson’s name is linked to Dallas not just as a possibility — but as a stated preference. CBS Sports+1

That preference doesn’t happen by accident. Combine a willingness to spend, cap room, and a massive platform to shine, and Dallas checks a lot of boxes.

Jerry Jones Keeping It Plainspoken

Cowboys owner-chairman Jerry Jones didn’t mince words when asked about the chase:

“Look, I’ve heard the Eagles, the Colts, the Niners — they all want a shot at him. And that’s fine. But Trey knows where the star shines the brightest. If a player tells you, ‘If it’s not Dallas, I’m not going,’ that means something. That means he understands what it means to wear this star on his helmet. And let me tell you this — if Trey Hendrickson wants to be a Cowboy, then I’m going to open that door wide and roll out the blue carpet. Because here in Dallas, we don’t chase players… players chase the star.”

That tone screams one thing: Dallas doesn’t view this as a backup plan. They view this as destiny.

What It Would Take — And What It Would Provide

The logistics are significant. Hendrickson is under contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, and if they’re open to a deal, they’ll demand serious compensation: high-end draft picks, perhaps a premium player. CBS Sports+1

But what Dallas would gain is immediate: an All-Pro pass rusher who can change games from the first snap. For a defense looking to flip the switch, that could be a seismic upgrade.

Final Word

In the swirling rumor mill of the NFL trade season, many names come and go. But when the Cowboys surface as a top option — and the player in question reportedly leans their way — it stops being speculation and starts becoming strategy. If Hendrickson is indeed looking for a home, Dallas might already be rolling out the welcome mat.