"'It's like, 'Ok, he's going to play that out. He's going to hit free agency and his time with the Bengals is done.' I'm not so sure,' (Mike) Garafolo said on Thursday. 'I think a franchise tag is in play here.'"
"'I say that you're correct,' (Ian) Rapoport added. 'They paid him 30 [million] last year. So it's not that much more ($36.7 million cap hit). And th"
The Patriots enter the 2026 offseason with quarterback Drake Maye in place but clear needs at edge rusher and offensive line. Trey Hendrickson is a high-impact pass rusher when healthy, totaling 35 sacks across 2023 and 2024 despite an injury-plagued 2025. The Bengals may apply a franchise tag to Hendrickson, which could keep him off the open market or force a costly tag-and-trade that demands significant draft capital and salary for the 31-year-old. New England allowed six Super Bowl sacks and must address both pass rush and O-line to protect 2026 prospects.
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