Philadelphia, PA — In a move that could redefine the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 season, the team is reportedly leading the race to acquire NFL defensive superstar Trey Hendrickson, a 4-time Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro edge rusher from the Cincinnati Bengals. According to reliable sources, the Eagles are among the frontrunners to secure Hendrickson’s services within the next few weeks, with the

Indianapolis Colts also in the mix. This potential blockbuster isn’t just a signing—it’s a seismic shift that could keep Philadelphia on top of the NFC hierarchy.

As Week 4 of the 2025 season unfolds, the Eagles are grappling with stretches of inconsistency in their four-man rush. Through the first three games, Philadelphia’s sack output and pass-rush win rate have fluctuated in the

bottom third of the league, putting added strain on a banged-up secondary. While there have been bright spots up front, the absence of a true game-wrecker off the edge has forced the defensive staff into more conservative calls, allowing opponents to dictate tempo on key downs.

Philadelphia has retooled its front in recent offseasons, but the results haven’t consistently matched the ambition. Sitting around the .500 mark through four weeks, head coach Nick Sirianni’s squad needs a transformative closer to ignite its playoff push.

Enter Trey Hendrickson—the perfect solution.

Trey Hendrickson (30) is among the NFL’s elite edge rushers. Drafted in the third round by the New Orleans Saints in 2017, he exploded in

2020 with 13.5 sacks and has been a force since joining the Bengals in 2021. His accolades speak volumes:

• 4× Pro Bowl (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

• First-Team All-Pro (2024)

   

• 2024 Deacon Jones Award winner, leading the NFL with 17.5 sacks

• Career: 60+ sacks, plus a hot start to 2025 (multi-sack impact, double-digit QB hits and pressures through four games)

Hendrickson isn’t just a sack artist; he’s a tone-setter—relentless pressure, forced fumbles, and a high-motor profile that travels. Ongoing contract friction in Cincinnati—where he sought a $30M/year tier and received only a

2025 raise—has opened the door. The Bengals have signaled they’ll listen on a trade, and with cap flexibility in 2026, the Eagles are positioned to float a Day-2 pick (Round 2 or 3) package to land him.

For Philadelphia, Hendrickson would be an instant game-wrecker. Lined up opposite a primary Eagles edge and flanked by the team’s young interior stars, that quartet could realistically push for

30+ combined sacks, turning third downs into a quarterback’s nightmare. Within the Eagles’ structure, Hendrickson’s first-step win rate and counters would elevate pressure rate north of 35% and slash opponents’ third-down conversions, areas that have swung close games early.

Beyond sacks, Hendrickson’s strip-sack knack, passes defended, and pursuit effort directly address Philadelphia’s most critical gaps. Analysts project that an Hendrickson + Eagles front

could redefine the NFC picture, lifting the defense from good to December-and-January elite. And this isn’t a rental mindset: a 3–4 year extension would make Hendrickson a cornerstone in

GM Howie Roseman’s long-term vision.

While national outlets and league insiders have linked the Eagles as a frontrunner, the deal remains in active negotiation. Cincinnati is expected to demand a premium (a high

Day-2 pick plus an extension framework), and the Colts are also pushing with similar needs. Philadelphia has not commented officially, and the calculus could shift ahead of the November trade deadline.

Stay tuned as the saga unfolds. Will Hendrickson don midnight green and hunt quarterbacks at Lincoln Financial Field? Only time will tell