Beyond possible extensions for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals also figure to compete aggressively in free agency for outside help, especially for trench players on both sides of the football. Here's the cap outlook before the market opens.

Despite his trade request, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants to remain with the team. But other teams are more than happy to explore the idea of calling the Bengals about the NFL's sacks leader before free agency opens.

The Washington Commanders are among the teams in the running to acquire Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson after he requested to be traded.Bleacher Report writer Brent Sobleski forms a deal that would bring Hendrickson and a fourth-round pick to Washington for Daron Payne and a third-rounder.