"The Patriots' defense had a stellar 2025 campaign, allowing the eighth fewest yards in the NFL during the regular season; however, they failed to consistently generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks, finishing with a higher sack total than only six other teams. Bringing in Hendrickson could help revitalize the pass rush and solve one of the team's biggest needs this offseason."
"When on the field, though, Hendrickson still played at a high level, earning a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 82.9, 13th best among 115 qualifying edge defenders, while recording 16 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble."
"Spotrac projects Hendrickson's market value at about $50.9 million over two years, although some analysts believe he'll seek a contract in the range of $99 million to $105 million over three years. If his price tag falls on the lower end of that spectrum, that is well worth the investment for New England to take a chance on the"
The Cincinnati Bengals released defensive end Trey Hendrickson into free agency by declining the franchise tag. The New England Patriots should pursue him to strengthen their pass rush, a significant weakness despite their elite overall defense that allowed the eighth-fewest yards in 2025 but ranked near the bottom in sack production. Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowler entering his age-32 season, faced durability concerns after missing most of last year with a core muscle injury but still performed at a high level when available, earning an 82.9 PFF grade with four sacks in seven games. His market value is projected between $50.9 million over two years to $99-105 million over three years, representing a worthwhile investment if priced reasonably.
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