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