One could debate for a long time whether the Bengals will care at all about what the Steelers do with T.J. Watt or otherwise. The fact Hendrickson was permitted to seek a trade and couldn’t find one, though, continues to hint that the Bengals hold most of the leverage, regardless.

Don't expect the Seattle Seahawks to acquire Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson in a trade, despite recent whispers.