The Dallas Cowboys defense continues to be a work in progress, prompting some speculation the front office could make additional moves before the NFL trade deadline on November 4, 2025. Dallas could still use legit pass rushers given the Micah Parsons sized hole that has been left in Big D.<\/p>\n
The Cowboys are hoping Jadeveon Clowney can be a temporary solution, but there is a potential trade candidate who is one of the top NFL pass rushers. Bleacher Report\u2019s Kristopher Knox has Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson ranked among the top trade candidates.<\/p>\n
Hendrickson has been in a standoff with the Bengals over a contract extension. What would the Cowboys need to give up to land Hendrickson?<\/em><\/p>\n Bleacher Report projects that Hendrickson\u2019s trade value is a conditional 2026 second-round pick. Dallas would also likely need to be prepared to sign Hendrickson to a contact extension.<\/p>\n Here is what you need to know about a potential Cowboys-Bengals trade.<\/p>\n Hendrickson signed a renegotiated one-year,\u00a0$29 million contract\u00a0as a temporary solution. The 4-time Pro Bowler is slated to be a free agent in 2026, but the\u00a0Bengals\u00a0could also use the franchise tag to retain Hendrickson.<\/p>\nThe Bengals May Be Willing to Cut Ties With Trey Hendrickson Given Joe Burrow\u2019s Injury<\/strong><\/h2>\n