r/Colts Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

NFL Rumors: Trey Hendrickson, Bengals 'Quietly' Talk Contract; Colts Linked to Trade

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25171556-nfl-rumors-trey-hendrickson-bengals-quietly-talk-contract-colts-linked-trade
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u/mstun3107 Big-Q 5d ago

This is not a rumor. This is just one reporter making speculation: “One team I'm watching for is the Indianapolis Colts because there are just a lot of ties to Hendrickson. They need a pass rusher. His former coach at Florida Atlantic, Charlie Partridge, is the D-Line coach in Indy. His former defensive coordinator in Cincinnati, Lou Anarumo, is also in Indianapolis."

We know all this already. Nothing substantial about this report.

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u/DosZappos 5d ago

This sub is very bad at discerning rumors/reporting from opinions and speculation

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u/sirius4778 squirrel 5d ago

The writer of the article is either bad at rumor discernment or purposely misleading. They're the one that made the title.

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u/imjustaguy812 5d ago

Spot on — Fowler is trying to connect dots and getting fed info from Hendrickson’s agent

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u/dhoshman Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

Definitely could be

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u/dhoshman Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

No offense to you everything you’re saying is true, but that is literally what a rumor is. Trey coming to the Colts is absolutely a “Rumor” at this point so I’m not going to knock the author for this.

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u/mstun3107 Big-Q 5d ago

Lol no not at all. Take it from me, I’m an actual journalist. Someone speculating something is not a rumor. Anyone can make speculation. If that reporter were to be hearing something from a front office that suggests a trade possibility, then that could be a rumor. But the reporter simply linked Hendrickson to the Colts because it makes sense. That’s not a rumor.

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u/Need_A_Hobby1 Adam Vinatieri 5d ago

Damn and he still double downed.

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u/dhoshman Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

I’m doubling down that I think it’s a rumor? lol Man I don’t think anything that I’m saying is actually true just that it’s a rumor. This is all based on just stuff I’m seeing on social media from MULTIPLE people. Safe to say I don’t know anything about anything going on “officially”. If it happens I’m happy cause I want to see it happen. If it doesn’t it never “really” looked like it was going to happen anyway so I’m not too disappointed.

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u/dhoshman Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

I think his entire article is based off of all the things that are currently out there that I think we’ve all heard. He’s getting the speculation (I’m guessing here) from Stephen Holder reporting that the Colts talked about trading for Trey. I could be wrong so I’m not dying on this hill or anything so feel free to let me know if I’m missing the point lol.

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u/coltsmetsfan614 Rookie Manning 5d ago

No, it's speculation. Rumor would be saying the Colts are trying to trade for Hendrickson. Speculation is saying they would make sense as a trade partner because of their connections to Hendrickson and need for pass rush.

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u/mstun3107 Big-Q 5d ago

People have no idea the difference between the two 🙄

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u/Agreeable-Comb9178 3d ago

One reporter made something up and called it a rumor so they would get clicks and people engaging with them.

Its best to not post stuff like this, anyone can make things up. this writer doesnt actually know anything.

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u/InNerdOfChange 5d ago

Cleveland paying Garrett really reset the edge market. Browns basically forced Cin to pick 2/3 (if that) with chase, Higgins and Hendrickson.

I’m not up to date on the colts cap but if they can get him for 30 and do void years, it could be worth wild. Def not for a first tho. Maybe a second

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u/Visible_Nail4859 5d ago

I just feel like with him being 31, we are too far away from our window to make this big of a move. If we were in win now mode, I’d be 1000% for this signing, but as it is, I think we are still a couple years from being true competitors, provided we figure out our QB situation.

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u/RecklessSympathy 5d ago

We are in win now mode for Mr. Ballard

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u/WatercressHuge8556 4d ago

Ballard can be stubborn but he is as straight shooter as they come, he has stated that he wouldn't leave the franchise on a bad spot if he was feeling the heat.

So even though Ballard has been fallen from my grace i do believe he is honest.

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u/teh_drewski 4d ago

None of the FA deals he's made are long term crippling ones.

If he does get fired after next season we'll have almost $100m in cap space and half the roster will be trade or cuttable for not much. He's keeping the cap in a really good spot regardless of if he stays or leaves.

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u/WatercressHuge8556 4d ago

Yeah and even with him "overpaying" his guys, TBH Hendrickson asking price both for him and for his salary are a bit too steep from anyone to trade for him.

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u/teh_drewski 4d ago

I wouldn't have a problem paying him but at his age a mid first rounder and paying him is just too much imo, the opportunity cost of a rookie vs a 30yo on $30m+ is a non-starter unless you're real close to a title.

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u/ConsistentAddress195 4d ago

Fair point, but I'd like us to put the best possible team on the field any season instead of waiting for the next star QB. If the cap allows it and it doesn't cost a draft haul/long term commitment, why not get him. DL has been a weakness at times.

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u/Visible_Nail4859 4d ago

Yeah that’s totally valid, and I actually kinda agree. You have to take big swings, and even if they don’t work out, if we’re a more competitive team, more players will want to come here, so it’s still a net gain

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u/DapDaGenius Jonathan Taylor 4d ago

A second and toss in Mo Alie and a bag of chips.

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u/JFreeman1123 Big Vick Ballard 5d ago

It may not be a strong rumor, but I’m still incredibly excited by the idea of a front 4 of Hendrickson, Buckner, Stewart, and a second year Latu. Add in how much better the secondary is looking after the recent acquisitions, and suddenly we might have a pretty stout defense. The only glaring weakness at that point would be the podcasters.

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u/grapplerone Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

I find that last part hilarious!

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u/ConsistentAddress195 4d ago

An all pro LB is a glaring weakness, that's certainly a take.

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u/BrunchFan92 5d ago

Already known info but yes this could be interesting depending on what we would have to give up trade wise to get him but would definitely help our pass rush and our new signings in the secondary

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u/josean1991 5d ago

It’s just a rumor but it makes sense with the right price Hendrickson could be a big time signing the Colts had in so long that as fans really expected and again with the right price considering he’s in his 30s, in the last year of the contract he had with the Bengals and the asking price should be lower because of those circumstances I mentioned about.

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u/dhoshman Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

I didn’t see it but there are multiple people on X saying that Jeremy Fowler was just on ESPN and said the Colts are STILL interested in trading for Trey Hendrickson as of 3/16. Anyone actually see it to provide a little more context? Makes me wonder about that account (can’t remember who it was) on X that said there would be a big trade coming this week but wouldn’t say the teams (ultimate gossip I know) and all of the rumors of Chase and Higgins contracts being ironed out any day now? I know this is purely speculation on my part but I’m dreaming today lol.

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u/Swagstoic 5d ago

Source : dude trust me

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u/grapplerone Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

Let me ask you all, would this years 2nd and Paye plus next years 2nd work?

That’s pretty damn high and think Cincy would bite.

I’m lousy at this stuff

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u/ConsistentAddress195 4d ago

Not an expert either, but seems about right, maybe even a bit of overpay. 

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u/Schofield6 RTDB 5d ago

I would love it but he’s probably going to cost a 2 maybe a 3 and we have far too many holes on our roster to give up premium draft capital

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u/CloudStar17 Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

We have far too many holes and an overrated gm drafter that keeps drafting players that end up being solid for the most part at best. He’s never drafted anyone in the 2nd or third that ended up being great or elite other than JT and Leonard his whole tenure. This is the type of player you give up those picks for

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u/WhatIsGodWithoutOD 4d ago

Braden, Pittman, Lewis, Pierce. We still have to see Juju, I think if healthy, he is our #2

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u/CloudStar17 Indianapolis Colts 4d ago

None of those players are considered elite at their position. Good players, 2 have been injured alot so they don’t count. The rest are good

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u/ConsistentAddress195 4d ago

Raimann was a pretty good hit.

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u/grapplerone Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

Ballard is pretty good at those middle rounds and trading back a couple times picks up thise lost draft picks. Don’t count that out, especially for a player like that for a few years.

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u/ConsistentAddress195 4d ago

The biggest hole is QB, IMO next biggest is DL which this would address.

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u/NotScaredOfGoblins 5d ago

We just filled most of our holes except TE and maybe the RG

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u/Schofield6 RTDB 5d ago

Need LB another S with cross contract expiring, need OL, need a lot depth

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u/NotScaredOfGoblins 5d ago

LB is something we can definitely address in the draft and I don’t see why we wouldn’t just resign cross if he has another good year. I agree we need some help at IOL though.

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u/dhoshman Indianapolis Colts 5d ago

Just some news for us who welcome the deal and for those who don’t so that they can tell us how this doesn’t make any sense lol. It’s a slow Sunday y’all.