The Cincinnati Bengals made a big splash on the unofficial first day of free agency by agreeing to a four-year, $60-million contract with top pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The #Bengals are signing DE Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $60 million contract with $32 million in the first two years, per source. Huge deal for one of last season's breakout stars.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2021
Hendrickson was third in the NFL with 13.5 sacks last season as a member of the New Orleans Saints after recording 6.5 sacks in the three seasons prior. The 26-year-old is expected to replace Carl Lawson who left Cincinnati to join the New York Jets.
New Orleans selected Hendrickson in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft
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