Since the Bengals didn’t find a deal they liked before the draft after granting Hendrickson’s trade request, though, they’re unlikely to make a deal happen now. They hold plenty of leverage over the contract standoff, with Hendrickson nearing fines during mandatory work, plus the idea he won’t want to harm his long-term value now at the age of 30.

Trey Hendrickson remains on the trade block, and Detroit Lions have the need and capital to make a deal with Cincinnati Bengals. Here's a proposal.