One could debate for a long time whether the Bengals will care at all about what the Steelers do with T.J. Watt or otherwise. The fact Hendrickson was permitted to seek a trade and couldn’t find one, though, continues to hint that the Bengals hold most of the leverage, regardless.

The Cincinnati Bengals seem to be making a last-ditch effort to save things with Trey Hendrickson. To the surprise of no one, the Cincinnati Bengals have gotten themselves into a bit of a situation with multiple contracts.