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

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.

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.