There is one player that fits the Bengals defensive coordinator's vision and would be a perfect target in free agency.

The Bengals might have eyes on this big free agent soon after a surprise cut.

Cincinnati Bengals' edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is set to be a free agent next week, unless he is tagged. The verdict on that may be in.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals are bringing back one of their veteran offensive line starters in Dalton Risner. But it wasn’t Adam Schefter or Jordan Schultz who broke the news. Instead, it was Risner’s wife, Whitney, who announced on social media on Monday morning that he is re-signing with the Bengals.

According to ESPN's Aaron Schatz, the Bengals are projected to replace Hendrickson with a 30.5 sack former Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher on a free agent deal this offseason. "With Trey Hendrickson probably on his way out of Cincinnati, the Bengals need an edge rusher," Schatz writes.

A lot of the attention this offseason around the Bengals will be how aggressive they are in acquiring defensive talent. A lot of eyes continue to stay on the situation regarding Joe Burrow. Some are even declaring that the 2026 season will be Burrow’s last in Cinci.

The Cincinnati Bengals could bolster their defensive line by signing a player from the loaded Denver Broncos