GREAT MOVE: The Cowboys Are Inching Closer To A Bold Move For 4x Pro Bowl Bengals Pass-Rusher

Oct 10, 2025

GREAT MOVE: The Cowboys Are Inching Closer To A Bold Move For 4x Pro Bowl Bengals Pass-Rusher

The trade winds are picking up ahead of Week 6, and it looks like the Dallas Cowboys have their sights set on a bold move: bringing in Trey Hendrickson — one of the league’s top edge rushers — to fill the void left by Micah Parsons.

Why Now?

The Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in a tricky spot. They’re set to face Green Bay after the bye week, and if the losing streak continues, Hendrickson could become a player the team is willing to “move” as they prioritize rebuilding.

Over the past two seasons, Hendrickson has been elite, posting 17.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons — no fluke.

Contract negotiations with the Bengals remain unresolved, and using the franchise tag would push his salary over $30 million, a cost the team may not be willing to absorb amid a rebuild.

Jerry Jones Is Poised

Owner Jerry Jones hasn’t hidden the fact that the Cowboys are “open for business”:

“I think that old sign ‘Open for business’ is there. We are continuing looking as we go on into this season … Yes, we’re in position to improve our team if we get an opportunity to.”

The message is clear: the biggest need is the defensive front — specifically edge pressure. Since losing Parsons, Dallas has yet to find a reliable leader at that position.

Risks and Rewards

Risks: Hendrickson is over 30, and a new contract would be costly. Acquiring him means Dallas would need to pay draft capital and manage cap implications.

Reward: If the move works, it’s an instant upgrade for a team with championship ambitions, bolstering the pass rush and forcing opponents into mistakes.

Next Steps

Week 6 could be pivotal — if the Bengals keep struggling, Hendrickson’s name will only heat up. Will the Cowboys make a move? If they do, the entire NFL will be watching.

Jones and the Cowboys’ front office are ready — waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Ryan Flournoy just dropped 115 yards and a 42-yard touchdown in place of an injured CeeDee Lamb… and then told everyone it means absolutely NOTHING. The Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver, who has now posted back-to-back impressive games, was brutally honest after the crushing Week 14 defeat to the Detroit Lions: “Not sweet, it’s bitter,” Flournoy said. “I did all that to win. None of them stats really impressed me.” From a forgotten depth piece to sudden WR3 contender in just two weeks: 34 yards vs Chiefs on Thanksgiving 115 yards + 1 TD vs Lions in Week 14 Dak Prescott trusted him on multiple third-down conversions and hit him for the explosive score, yet Flournoy refuses to celebrate. “I just want to go out there, play with these guys, have fun, and WIN,” he added. “Losing makes everything pointless.” While fans and analysts are calling it his official “coming-out party,” Flournoy basically threw his own breakout performance in the trash because the scoreboard didn’t end in Dallas’ favor. This raw “win-or-it’s-worthless” mentality has Cowboys Nation buzzing: Is Flournoy putting too much pressure on himself as a rookie? Or is this exactly the fire Dallas desperately needs in a season derailed by injuries? One thing is crystal clear: Ryan Flournoy doesn’t care about your fantasy points or highlight reels. He only cares about one thing, VICTORY. Next week, all eyes will be on “Flo” again. Can he finally turn that bitterness into something sweet? Drop your thoughts below: Is Flournoy’s mindset genius… or dangerous?

GREAT MOVE: The Cowboys Are Inching Closer To A Bold Move For 4x Pro Bowl Bengals Pass-Rusher

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