The Cincinnati Bengals traded veteran linebacker Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys in return for a seventh-round pick. This move further weakens a Bengals defense that is coming off giving game-winning touchdowns in back-to-back weeks.
More than that, it also left a big void in the locker room.
Trey Hendrickson Opens Up on Logan Wilson’s Departure
When asked about Wilson’s move to Arlington, star defensive end Trey Hendrickson got a bit emotional. “I have nothing but respect for the way he handled himself as a professional in times of adversity,” Hendrickson said, per Sports Illustrated.
He added, “Faith, family, football, in that order, I think he established that. He’s a good, God-fearing man. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as a football player and what he’s done in his career. And I have even more respect for how he carries himself as a man and now a captain.”
Even so, Hendrickson is well aware that this is a business first and foremost, and he’ll stay close to Wilson even if they’re not teammates anymore. “He’s a good friend of mine. Friendships don’t just dissolve in the National Football League. He’ll be a friend for a life,” Hendrickson continued.
“I wish him nothing but success. There’s nothing but air and opportunity in Dallas for him, and it’s good that he’s going to be back in a linebacker role. That’s where he deserves to be,” he concluded.
Hendrickson’s Future Is a Question Mark
While watching the Bengals trade veterans wasn’t a surprise, the fact that they chose to hold onto Hendrickson is a big shock. Of course, that’s not from a football standpoint, as he’s still one of the best pass-rushers in the game, even if his numbers aren’t as impressive this season.
His contract stalemate with the Bengals was well-documented, and given how personal things became in the end, it’s hard to believe he’ll re-sign with them at the end of the season. However, fans now do not want him to be released.
Hey @Bengals
Trey Hendrickson better be here for the long haul then and give him an extension https://t.co/hDQB7OUv4y pic.twitter.com/ZALKlIcfE4
— Chaston Scott (@CinCity808) November 4, 2025
Multiple teams reportedly reached out to the Bengals to try to work out a trade, but they never seemed eager to let him go. Now, he can just walk away in free agency, unless they place him under the franchise tag, a move that could cost them roughly $34.8 million.
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Hendrickson agreed to a restructured contract and sought compensation as one of the top EDGE defenders in the league. He’s posted a 76.8 score in PFSN’s EDGE impact metrics this season, so he clearly still has something left in the tank.