BREAKiNG NEWS: Panthers interested in trading for Trey Hendrickson

[LinvilleGorge]

27 minutes ago, Waldo said:

Just proving if you can't do something good then there is always something stupid

This would be straight out of the Tepper playbook. If we can't be good, then let's sacrifice the future to try to be the best bad team that we can be.

[Panthers Fan 69]

He will suck here anyways. It’s where all good players go to die. 

[kungfoodude]

1 hour ago, XClown1986 said:

Depends on what we give up. But 35 sacks in two years? We need a player like that, desperately.

I don't think he is an ideal fit for this defense. IIRC, he was playing out of position most of his Saints career.

[Jon Snow]

Stupid is as stupid does. 

 

[Panthercougar68]

3 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I don't think he is an ideal fit for this defense. IIRC, he was playing out of position most of his Saints career.

It’s happened to us plenty, but the Saints have had a run of drafted defensive players leaving and catching on with other teams just like us.

[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, Panthercougar68 said:

It’s happened to us plenty, but the Saints have had a run of drafted defensive players leaving and catching on with other teams just like us.

I can't recall many of our busts leaving here and succeeding. We have a big talent for accuracy on our bust players. When they fail, they fail big.

[frankw]

So is this just baseless speculation or actual sourcing from someone familiar with or close to the team? Because it makes no actual sense with depth issues across the roster and what looks like objectively one of the worst QB rooms in the entire league.

[kungfoodude]

I think the only way this would actually happen(highly doubt) is if we dramatically outbid all other takers. 

[kungfoodude]

Just now, frankw said:

So is this just baseless speculation or actual sourcing from someone familiar with or close to the team? Because it makes no actual sense with depth issues across the roster and what looks like objectively one of the worst QB rooms in the entire league.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2025/08/17/trey-hendrickson-bengals-listen-to-trade-offers-defensive-end-sacks-leader-nfl-network-report/85285750007/

[Proudiddy]

22 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Probably so, but sheesh, being 31 and paying him all that is wild to me. This team isn’t to that point yet

I mean, a lot of pass rushers remain effective through their mid-late 30s.  The age doesn’t concern me as much as the fit and the timing.

[tukafan21]

Would have made sense before the draft, but now that we drafted Scourton and Princely, it just doesn’t make sense to give up players, picks, and the contract for a soon to be 31 year old.

Sure, he could be really good for us and improve the defense, but it would be at the direct cost of developing players who could play here at a high level more then 3 years down the road from now, unlike Trey would.

[kungfoodude]

Just now, tukafan21 said:

Would have made sense before the draft, but now that we drafted Scourton and Princely, it just doesn’t make sense to give up players, picks, and the contract for a soon to be 31 year old.

Sure, he could be really good for us and improve the defense, but it would be at the direct cost of developing players who could play here at a high level more then 3 years down the road from now, unlike Trey would.

Depends on the scenario. Could be us just doing a price check. I think it's also an acknowledgement that we currently have rotational/backup pass rushers as our starters. 

[Carolina Cajun]

Now, before any poos, I don't want us to do it, I'm just saying this.  When I saw it say they want a player and a pick, I got to thinking, what player would even qualify.  Jaycee wouldn't because of his contract and the whole thing is that Cincinnati doesn't have money.  Same with Derrick brown.  Everyone else in defense is either straight rookie or expensive vet, too much for their liking.  I love our relievers, but that's not a position they need even a little...then I got to the player I think Cincinnati would target.  Ikey.  A rookie contract with 5th year still available.  I think the compensation is along the lines of ikey and a 2nd or 3rd.  Still don't wanna do it for a year that we MAY make a push, but food for thought in what I'm guessing they want in comp.

[tukafan21]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

Depends on the scenario. Could be us just doing a price check. I think it's also an acknowledgement that we currently have rotational/backup pass rushers as our starters. 

I mean, look, if we could get him for say Wonum, Moore, and a 4th, and then he’d be okay getting $20 a year for 3 years with just 40 guaranteed, then sure, I’m in.

But I think it would cost us more than that in trade capital and a decent amount more money too.

Yes we might only have rotational or backup rushers as they currently stand.  But I think there is a real possibility that Scourton and Princely could be our starting edge rushers for years to come, maybe as early as next year.

Trey is someone you’ll get 3 years out of hopefully, I’d rather gamble on us finally hitting on some 2nd and 3rd rounders to have as starters on cheap deals for a few years than give up the capital and cap room for a 3 year rental.