BREAKiNG NEWS: Panthers interested in trading for Trey Hendrickson

[TylerDurden]

8 minutes ago, 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.

While I agree with your overall sentiment, with our recent draft history, if it only cost a 3rd rounder, I wouldn’t miss it for what we’re getting in a known commodity in Hendrickson.

[mrcompletely11]

7 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

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.

 

You are dreaming 

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, Carolina Cajun said:

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.

I would say that is highly unlikely simply because it immediately hampers what they are trying to do with Bryce. We don't have a good replacement for him. BC is not a capable LT and Yosh is fuging terrible.

I would think the player/players we gave up are likely veterans with limited value.

[kungfoodude]

3 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

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.

 

David Moore?

He has no value to them. He isn't a tradeable asset.

The rub is that he is going to want a big contract because it is likely his last chance. $20 mil is very unlikely to work.

That's the real thing about all this, you have to be sure you can extend him or it was all for naught. 

[TylerDurden]

Am I wrong or did I read somewhere before he wanted 31M per?

[LinvilleGorge]

7 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

I mean, look, if we could get him for say Wonum, Moore, and a 4th

This is like saying "yeah, I'd trade a double wide trailer, an '82 Firebird that's not running, and a scratch off lottery ticket for your mansion... oh, and I'm only willing to pay half the property taxes"

[TheSpecialJuan]

6 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

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.

 

This isn’t Madden where you could send DJ Johnson straight up for him 

 

[*FreeFua*]

2 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

David Moore?

He has no value to them. He isn't a tradeable asset.

The rub is that he is going to want a big contract because it is likely his last chance. $20 mil is very unlikely to work.

That's the real thing about all this, you have to be sure you can extend him or it was all for naught. 

I think the package and contract end up being close to the Metcalf deal but hopefully 3 year and not 4

[frankw]

26 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

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/

Typical Panthers.

While clearly talented he will be 31 in December and wants to maximize what will likely be his final chance at a big contract.

It would be one thing to give up draft picks. But to potentially trade a player or player(s) and pay him a record contract? With the state of the depth across our roster? If true. This smells of Tepper. And as such we can dispense with any past notion that Morgan is actually in the driver's seat.

Edited August 17, 2025 by frankw

[Paa Langfart]

I feel sorry for trey hendrickson if it would happen.

[uncfan888]

They better not do this. We need all our assets for the great purge if Bryce flames out this year

[ProcessBlue2]

They aren’t going to get their asking price. Bengals aren’t going to trade him to a division rival. He will go to Indy most likely. 
 

You could probably get him for Corbett OR Christensen, One of the rookie edges OR Wonnum and like a 3rd. 
 

but I’m not really a fan of it.

Edited August 17, 2025 by ProcessBlue2

[kungfoodude]

4 minutes ago, frankw said:

Typical Panthers.

While clearly talented he will be 31 in December and wants to maximize what will likely be his final chance at a big contract.

It would be one thing to give up draft picks. But to potentially trade a player or player(s) and pay him a record contract? With the state of the depth across our roster? If true. This smells of Tepper. And as such we can dispense with any past notion that Morgan is actually in the driver's seat.

I am considerably more worried about the picks than the players. We have very few players that are irreplaceable.

[frankw]

Just now, kungfoodude said:

I am considerably more worried about the picks than the players. We have very few players that are irreplaceable.

If a first is even on the table for our FO we're cooked for the foreseeable future boys.