Trey Hendrickson, defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, has played alongside linebacker Logan Wilson since 2021 when Hendrickson joined the team as a free agent. Together, they contributed to the Bengals” successful run to Super Bowl LVI. However, after the Bengals decided to bench Wilson earlier this season, it became evident that his time with the team was coming to an end. This was confirmed on Tuesday when the Bengals officially traded Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys.
Following the trade, Hendrickson expressed his sadness over losing his friend but also conveyed his happiness for Wilson”s new opportunity. “I have nothing but respect for the way he handled himself as a professional in times of adversity,” Hendrickson stated, as reported by Jay Morrison of SI.com. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as a football player and what he”s done in his career. And I have even more respect for how he carries himself as a man and now a captain.”
Hendrickson emphasized the importance of their friendship, stating, “He”s a good friend of mine. Friendships don”t just dissolve in the National Football League. He”ll be a friend for life.” He expressed his well-wishes for Wilson in Dallas, saying, “I wish him nothing but success. There”s nothing but air and opportunity in Dallas for him, and it”s good that he”s going to be back in a linebacker role. That”s where he deserves to be.”
During his time with the Bengals, Wilson started seven games this season, recording a total of 46 tackles along with four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. Having been a third-round pick in 2020, Wilson”s entire career has been spent with the Bengals until this recent trade.
