Cowboys Trade Proposal Targets $29M Four-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher
With the Dallas Cowboys’ defense struggling and allowing an average of 33 points per game — the second-worst in the NFL — speculation is growing that the team may make a move before the November 4, 2025, trade deadline. While Dallas is currently relying on Jadeveon Clowney to help fill the void left by Micah Parsons, the team may pursue a more impactful pass rusher.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox has identified Bengals star Trey Hendrickson as a top trade candidate. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end is in a contract standoff with Cincinnati after signing a one-year, $29 million renegotiated deal. Though he’s under contract through 2025, the Bengals could still place the franchise tag on him in 2026.
With quarterback Joe Burrow sidelined by injury and the Bengals sitting at 2-2 after consecutive losses, Cincinnati may look to trade Hendrickson to build for the future. Knox suggests the Cowboys could acquire him for a conditional 2026 second-round pick, though Dallas would likely need to offer a contract extension as part of the deal.
Earlier reports from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini indicated the Bengals had initially sought a 2026 first-rounder plus a young defensive player for Hendrickson, but that asking price may have dropped.
Hendrickson’s recent production strengthens his value — he posted 17.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons and recorded 46 tackles and 36 QB hits in 2024. In 2025, he’s already registered 11 tackles, six quarterback hits, and two sacks in just four games.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has openly expressed a willingness to make moves. Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones said, “I’m open for business,” particularly given the team’s extra draft capital from the Micah Parsons trade.
As the deadline nears, and with Cincinnati’s playoff hopes fading, Trey Hendrickson could emerge as a key target for Dallas to bolster its defense.
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