A recent trade idea put together by ESPN presented a potential framework that could help the Commanders bring on a multi

ESPN insiders recently proposed multiple trade scenarios for Hendrickson, including one to the Commanders. Here's Seth Walder's offer from Washington to Cincinnati for Hendrickson: Bengals send Hendrickson to the Commanders for Jer'Zhan Newton, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Since the Bengals didn’t find a deal they liked before the draft after granting Hendrickson’s trade request, though, they’re unlikely to make a deal happen now. They hold plenty of leverage over the contract standoff, with Hendrickson nearing fines during mandatory work, plus the idea he won’t want to harm his long-term value now at the age of 30.