The Las Vegas Raiders have clear needs, but if those cannot be addressed, the next best option is to strengthen their existing strengths. Since

Without star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals' starting defense was ripped apart by a Commanders run game that didn't even feature last year's starter. Brian Robinson Jr. was held out of the contest due to trade talks. Without him, the Commanders still managed to run the ball down the throat of the Bengals' starting defense.

Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, who answered back with a record-setting contract extension. The Bengals might be playing hardball, but they will likely have to produce a contract around the same amount as Garrett's to keep Hendrickson from walking out of the building.

“I have no doubt the Raiders are the frontrunners," an NFL executive told Carpenter. "Tom Brady and Mark Davis want to win now, and John (Spytek) has no fear when it comes to making bold moves. The kid (Hendrickson is 30), that move is the mentality of Pete Carroll; he’s not afraid of anything that could improve the team.”

The Cincinnati Bengals face mounting pressure as the 2025 season approaches, with concerns over Joe Burrow's protection and Trey Hendrickson's contrac

Hypothetical trade packages for Trey Hendrickson + preseason Week 2 takeaways | A to Z Sports NFL Newsletter originally appeared on A to Z Sports. The Cincinnati Bengals and defensive end Trey Hendrickson are at an impasse, and the team is now listening to trade offers for the ninth-year vet.

Trey Hendrickson, the NFL’s sack leader for the 2024 season, can’t reach a contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals and wants to be traded. Pro Football N