BLOCKBUSTER TRADE: 4-Time Pro Bowler Trey Hendrickson Joins Detroit Lions After Dominant 17.5-Sack Season
In a stunning offseason move, the Detroit Lions have acquired 4-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson in a blockbuster trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. The deal comes on the heels of Hendrickson’s dominant 2024 season, where he racked up an eye-popping 17.5 sacks, firmly establishing himself as one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers.
The Lions, fresh off a deep playoff run, are looking to bolster their defense and make a serious Super Bowl push in 2025. Adding Hendrickson to a defensive front that already includes rising stars like Aidan Hutchinson instantly elevates Detroit’s pass rush to one of the most feared units in the league. With Hendrickson commanding double-teams, Hutchinson and the rest of the Lions’ front seven are expected to have more freedom to wreak havoc.
Lions GM Brad Holmes called the acquisition “a game-changer,” citing Hendrickson’s consistency, leadership, and relentless motor. Since joining the Bengals in 2021, Hendrickson has tallied 53 sacks and earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s most disruptive edge defenders.
In return, the Bengals will receive a 2025 first-round pick and a conditional third-rounder in 2026. The move likely signals a defensive retooling in Cincinnati, who may now look to the draft to restock their front seven.
For Detroit, the message is clear: they’re all in. By adding a proven playmaker like Hendrickson, the Lions are aiming to turn their promising roster into a championship-caliber team. Fans in the Motor City have reason to believe that 2025 could be the year their long-awaited Super Bowl dream becomes a
reality.
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