Trey Hendrickson becomes free agent after avoiding franchise tag

Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals’ star defensive end, is now a free agent after the team chose not to apply the franchise tag before the NFL deadline. In an emotional farewell on social media, Hendrickson expressed gratitude for his time with the Bengals, reflecting on both triumphs and challenges. The decision not to tag him, which would have cost the team $30.2 million, ends a complicated contract situation as he looks for a new team.

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