Commanders Trade For Trey Hendrickson Would Be $30 Million Super Bowl Move

If there has been a glaring need that the Washington Commanders have had this offseason, it has been at edge rusher. 

Frankie Luvu had an exceptional year for the Dan Quinn-led defense, but the group as a whole is in need of an every-down player who can get after the top quarterbacks in the league and their division. 

While the team did not address the position that much in the 2025 draft, an All-Pro player may be available for the team in the next few weeks. 

For Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, the All-Pro has been a model of consistency. He has recorded 17.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons and is looking for a new deal this offseason. 

Unfortunately for him, the Bengals haven't met with him post-NFL Draft to get negotiations started. 

And it has angered the veteran.

“No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft," Hendrickson said to ESPN Monday. The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level. Coaches are aware of these past conversations.

"Rather than using collaboration to get us to a point to bring me home to the team, THEY are no longer communicating. I have been eagerly awaiting a resolution of this situation, but that’s hard to do when there is no discussion and an evident lack of interest in reaching mutual goals.”

For Hendrickson to come out with this comment is important. Cincinnati extended top receivers like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. That has left little remaining for the Bengals to extend for other players - or, at least, that can be Cincy's argument.

If Cincy isn't careful, they may have no choice but to move Hendrickson. 

And that could leave the Commanders with a perfect chance to put the finishing touches on a Super Bowl roster.

What's the trade cost? That's unknown. What the contract cost? We bet it's $30 million per year.

What's the payoff for doing this? It's a Super Bowl move, that's what.