"Hendrickson has been plenty productive in Cincinnati, too. He's amassed 14+ sacks in three of his five years there, including consecutive seasons with 17.5 sacks in 2023 and 2024. A hip injury ended his 2025 season early, and Hendrickson finished with four sacks - his fewest since 2018, his second year in the league - over just seven games."
"Playing in head coach Mike Macdonald's defense, which operates out of a 3-4 hybrid front very similar to how Parker has described his scheme, Mafe fit into the outside linebacker role. That meant he was asked to occasionally drop into coverage - he saw 64 coverage snaps in 2024 after 69 total coverage snaps his first two years in the league - alongside his two main responsibilities of rushing the passer and setting the edge in run defense."
Following the Ravens' acquisition of Maxx Crosby, the Cowboys have turned their attention to Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson as a free agency target. Hendrickson, a former third-round pick, has been highly productive in Cincinnati, recording 14+ sacks in three of his five seasons, including back-to-back 17.5-sack campaigns in 2023 and 2024. However, a hip injury limited him to seven games and four sacks in 2025. While signing Hendrickson would be impressive, Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe offers a superior fit for the Cowboys' defensive scheme. Mafe, a 2022 second-round pick, has developed significantly over his last two seasons under Mike Macdonald's 3-4 hybrid defense, which closely mirrors the Cowboys' defensive structure. His experience in coverage and versatility in the outside linebacker role make him particularly well-suited to the team's needs.
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