Colts Expected to Lead Charge for Trey Hendrickson

The Indianapolis Colts' defense wasn't atrocious in 2025, but they certainly could have used some help, especially on the defensive line. The Colts posted 39 sacks as a team, but over the final five weeks of the season, they had just four.

This offseason, the Colts have three key defensive ends slated to hit the open market: Kwity Paye, Samson Ebukam, and Tyquan Lewis. There's a chance the Colts don't bring back any of them. If they don't, they could be setting up a massive deal.

NFL insider Cameron Wolfe spoke with Ian Rapoport about Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson and the Colts' plan to pursue the sack machine this spring.

"From what I understand, a team source told me he figures it's unlikely for these two sides to reunite going into next season," Wolfe said. So, what does that mean? Do the Bengals let him go in free agency? Do they try to slap the franchise tag on him and trade him? A difficult decision to Cinci because their relationship has not been great in recent weeks."

"And, I'm told if this deal does end up happening, free-agency wise, keep an eye on the Indianapolis Colts. It's a team that wants to be aggressive; they made the big splash move for Sauce Gardner mid-season, Lou Anarumo has a lot of familiarity with Trey Hendrickson, they just hired a D-Line coach named Marion Hobby, who coached Trey Hendrickson in Cincinnati."

"When they were all together, Lou, Marion, and Trey Hendrickson, they had 57 sacks in four seasons. Four Pro Bowl seasons. They're gonna be aggressive in trying to get him if he does reach the market or if it's a sign-and-trade. It could be a big splash move for the Indianapolis Colts."