The Cincinnati Bengals went out on a limb going into the 2021 NFL offseason. They opted to let their established pass rusher Carl Lawson walk in free agency in order to sign Trey Hendrickson, who was coming off a career season with the New Orleans Saints. He had recorded 13.5 sacks, and many labeled him a one-year wonder.
Since then, Hendrickson has repaid Cincinnati’s faith in him by racking up two top pass-rushing seasons in a row. He had 14 sacks in 2021, and this year he finished among the Top 10 edge rushers in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.