49ers, Lions Target Trey Hendrickson

Trade-deadline maneuvering is intensifying ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline as teams seek edge-rush help. The San Francisco 49ers, reeling from Nick Bosa's torn ACL and reported internal roster friction, are reportedly pushing hard for Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson while also weighing moves to clear disgruntled players. Cincinnati says it does not plan to trade Hendrickson and has been resting him amid a back injury, but analysts warn the Bengals could move him if the season deteriorates to recoup draft capital rather than lose him in free agency. Detroit has made calls and is linked in trade chatter, but general manager Brad Holmes' cap constraints make a costly long-term acquisition unlikely. ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell floated a possible framework — Hendrickson plus a 2026 fourth-round pick for Detroit's 2026 second — underscoring that interest is real but any deal remains high-stakes and uncertain as the deadline approaches.