US.Shocking Transfer News: After letting go of Micah Parsons, Cowboys rush to hunt for 4-time Pro Bowl superstar worth $96 million to rebuild defense for Playoff race!
According to sources from Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Network, the Dallas Cowboys have been heavily mentioned in recent speculations as the team negotiating to acquire Trey Hendrickson—the defensive star from the Cincinnati Bengals—to fill the void left by the trade of Micah Parsons. Reports from Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Network suggest this is not just fan speculation but a name caught in a “real trade whirlwind.”
Hendrickson is currently in the final year of his contract with the Bengals, valued at approximately $29 million for the 2025 season. Before the season, he made headlines by skipping training camp due to disputes over a contract extension, sparking rumors that Cincinnati might entertain offers if the price is right. The Bengals, struggling with a lackluster record after Joe Burrow’s long-term injury absence, see parting ways with a high-priced star for future assets as a reasonable move.
According to Pro Football Network, Dallas is the frontrunner if the Bengals open trade talks. The potential trade package is expected to include a conditional 2026 second-round pick and a young defensive player. With the Cowboys already securing two first-round picks from the Parsons trade, this is considered a entirely reasonable trade-off.
The Cowboys are reportedly set to offer Hendrickson a 3-year, $96 million contract, with over half guaranteed—a price deemed fair for a player of his caliber, having made the Pro Bowl 4 times.
However, this blockbuster deal poses a significant challenge regarding the salary cap. According to OverTheCap, the Cowboys have only about $7–10 million in available cap space for the 2025 season, while the massive contracts of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs, and DeMarcus Lawrence account for over 65% of the total cap. To sign Hendrickson, Dallas would need to restructure Prescott’s or Lawrence’s contracts or spread the salary over 3 years with a large signing bonus to ease the first-year burden. An insider source described this as a “deal requiring extremely meticulous calculations to happen.”
In a recent press conference after practice, head coach Brian Schottenheimer dropped a tantalizing hint that sent fans into a frenzy:
“Trey is the kind of player every coach wants—strong, relentless, and always playing with a never-give-up spirit,” Schottenheimer shared with a knowing smile when asked about the trade rumors. “I’m really impressed by the way he pressures quarterbacks, and if there’s a chance to work with someone like that… I don’t think anyone on our team would want to miss out.”
Though no official announcement has been made, many experts believe the Cowboys are in the final stages of negotiations. If successful, Hendrickson—who has recorded 39 sacks in the last two seasons—would form a “dynamic duo” with DeMarcus Lawrence, propelling Dallas’s defense back to the top tier of the NFL.
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Cowboys Nation is buzzing with anticipation, eagerly awaiting the moment Trey Hendrickson dons the silver and blue—the emblem of “America’s Team.”
