Commanders' Trey Hendrickson dream all but crushed after bombshell U-turn

Washington Commanders fans were still dreaming of acquiring defensive end Trey Hendrickson via trade at some stage during the offseason. Adam Peters hasn't bowed to their demands, which is thanks in no small part to the team's frantic trade activity since switching to win-now mode quickly. And now, the dream might be close to being over for good. Hendrickson was at loggerheads with the Cincinnati Bengals over a new deal. He wants to be paid among the league's best pass-rushers, and his 35 sacks over the last two seasons warrant another commitment from the notoriously cheap franchise. This hasn't arrived as yet, but one notable development represents a positive step in the right direction. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Bengals and Hendrickson have resumed talks over a new contract. This was always the player's preference, so it shouldn't take long for something to get worked out if the money matches his on-field influence. The two sides have resumed communication on his contract and future with the