Bengals All-pro Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson Receives Permission To Seek A Trade, Ap Sources Say

All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this past season, received permission from the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday to seek a trade, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.

The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss personnel moves.

ESPN first reported Hendrickson received permission to seek a trade after receiving a statement from the Bengals star.

"It's been an honor and a privilege to represent Cincinnati over the last four years," Hendrickson said in the statement. "I love this city and organization. I appreciate the privilege of now being allowed to explore my options."

Hendrickson had 17 1/2 sacks last season for the second straight year. His 57 sacks since joining the Bengals in 2021 are third-most in the league over the past four seasons. He signed with Cincinnati after four seasons with New Orleans.