CINCINNATI — The Bengals' defensive leaders echoed many of the same statements on Monday that they've said all season. Stones to turnover on this beach of defensive despair are running out as part of arguably the NFL's worst defense in the last 50 years, midway through the 2025 season.

That tells you the franchise still values Hendrickson, even if they’re afraid of a long-term deal. And assuming that no extension is reached this offseason, it’s very likely that the Bengals will place the franchise tag on Hendrickson. It would cost the Bengals about $36 million to tag Hendrickson in 2026.

The Dallas Cowboys are trying to trade for Bengals star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, but the 49ers might get him first.

The NFL announced its ruling on Jets guard John Simpson's hit on Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Here's the full list of Week 8 fines.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is active and expected to start against the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday, despite nursing an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder. Flacco, who is listed as questionable to play against the Bears (4-3),