Bengals not expected to use franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson | Report

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The Cincinnati Bengals aren't expected to use the franchise tag on free-agent edge Trey Hendrickson, who has played the past five seasons for the team and led the NFL in sacks in 2024, according to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

"The sense is that Trey Hendrickson (Bengals) … will probably not be franchise-tagged," Fowler wrote. "Most around the league would be surprised if the Bengals tag Hendrickson."

The window to place the franchise tag on an NFL player opened Feb. 17, and ends March 3.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Feb. 8 that the Bengals were considering using the franchise tag on Hendrickson.

The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway wrote about the decision the Bengals have to make with Hendrickson.

ESPN's Matt Bowen wrote Feb. 17 that the Indianapolis Colts are the best team fit for Hendrickson. Bowen had Hendrickson ranked No. 1 among the NFL's top 50 free agents available this offseason.

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