The time has never been more opportune for the Indianapolis Colts to sign Trey Hendrickson.

Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano projects Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson for a three-year, $105M deal with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts as potential landing spots.

One Trey Hendrickson free agency prediction focuses on the Bengals, technically.

The Cincinnati Bengals will likely lose Trey Hendrickson in free agency this offseason, but where will he end up?

Where will former Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson end up in the offseason after not being given the franchise tag?

The Indianapolis Colts had a turbulent 2025 NFL season, experiencing tremendous highs and difficult lows. The Colts were off to a blazing start to begin the season, posting a record of 8-2 by the time of their Week 11 bye.

Downs, 24, is entering the final year of his contract with the Colts. He'd become an instant contributor on a Bengals offense that includes Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. He'd give Cincinnati a more well-rounded offense.

Another former Bengals player gets a shot with the Colts.

Bailey isn’t a random name pulled off a spreadsheet. He spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals from 2020–2023, overlapping entirely with current Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who ran the Bengals’ defense during that stretch.

One NFL insider predicted the Colts as a landing spot for a top free agent pass rusher.