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Eagles Acquire All-Pro Sack Specialist Trey Hendrickson in $70M Deal
25 Aug
Summary
- Eagles to trade for Bengals' star Trey Hendrickson
- Hendrickson led NFL in sacks in 2024 season
- Eagles to give up edge rusher Jalyx Hunt, 2026 3rd-round pick, 2027 conditional pick
In a surprising move, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly set to acquire star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson from the Cincinnati Bengals. According to ESPN NFL insider Bill Barnwell, the Eagles would give up edge rusher Jalyx Hunt, a 2026 third-round pick, and a 2027 conditional pick to land Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks in the 2024 season.
The trade would be a major coup for the Eagles, who would be able to add an elite sack specialist without surrendering a first- or second-round pick. Barnwell notes that the Bengals' asking price for Hendrickson is likely lower than a first-rounder, with a second-round pick being more realistic. The Eagles appear well-positioned to accommodate Hendrickson's contract demands, with the potential to offer him a deal with $70 million in guaranteed money over the first two years.
The acquisition of Hendrickson would further bolster the Eagles' already formidable defense, which played a crucial role in their Super Bowl triumph last season. The addition of the 27-year-old pass rusher could make the Eagles an even more dominant force in the NFC, as they look to defend their championship in the upcoming 2025 season.
