Ex-Bengals Star Willing to Take Pay Cut to Join Cowboys and Chase Super Bowl Dream

The NFL thrives on surprises, and some of the most intriguing stories aren’t written on the field but whispered behind closed doors. This week, one rumor has Cowboys Nation buzzing, linking a star defender to America’s Team.

The noise started far from Arlington, in an AFC North locker room. A dominant pass rusher, once celebrated for anchoring his defense, has grown restless. His frustration has now spilled beyond the walls of his current franchise.

For months, discontent has brewed. A player who gave everything on Sundays has felt overlooked and undervalued, trapped in a situation where loyalty hasn’t matched production. And now, he’s quietly seeking a way out.

The shock came when insiders revealed his bold stance: this defender would even accept a pay cut if it meant leaving his current team to wear the star on his helmet. Suddenly, Dallas became the center of the conversation.

That player is Trey Hendrickson. The Bengals’ Pro Bowl pass rusher and 2024 NFL sack leader is reportedly open to restructuring his deal just to join the Cowboys, chasing opportunity over dollars in a bid for a Super Bowl run.

“I’d take less if it meant playing in Dallas,” Hendrickson said, according to sources. “Money doesn’t drive me anymore. Fighting for Cowboys fans and chasing a Lombardi with this team—that’s what matters most.”

For the Cowboys, the thought is tantalizing. Pairing Hendrickson with Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and a rising Sam Williams could create the league’s most feared pass-rush unit, instantly transforming Dallas into a juggernaut.

Now the question lingers in Big D: will Jerry Jones seize the moment, take advantage of Hendrickson’s desire, and deliver another star defender to the faithful? Or will this remain a rumor that fades into the background of another NFL season?