Packers Reportedly Considered Bengals Trey Hendrickson Before Acquiring Micah Parsons

Before securing their blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers actively pursued Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The Packers were among the teams most engaged in trade talks with the Bengals, even making an offer that included defensive tackle Kenny Clark, though Green Bay was reluctant to part with Clark at that stage. The Bengals, unwilling to trade Hendrickson easily, demanded a high price, reportedly a mid-round draft pick plus a player of Clark's caliber, which stalled negotiations. Ultimately, the Bengals retained Hendrickson, who signed a one-year contract extension worth $30 million for the 2025 season. The Packers then traded Clark and two first-round picks to Dallas to acquire Parsons, a younger player with a longer potential tenure. Hendrickson, the NFL sack leader, remains a key defensive asset for Cincinnati, while Parsons is poised to make his debut for Green Bay.