Trey Hendrickson is now an unrestricted free agent.

The Trey Hendrickson era in Cincinnati will end this offseason. Cincinnati made the decision not to place the franchise tag on Hendrickson before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline. He will become a free agent instead of getting tendered a one-year deal that would’ve been worth around $30 million.

This likely ends what became a contentious relationship between Cincinnati and the 31-year-old. Last summer, it was reported that Trey Hendrickson was done with the Bengals after the two sides made no progress on a new contract.

Then came trade rumors with the Bengals asking for a lot for him. No team would bite. Now, the star pass rusher knows which team he would like to head to.

Trey Hendrickson Reportedly Wants To Play With An NFC Team

Trey Hendrickson (Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)
Hendrickson penned a goodbye to fans after Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET NFL deadline. It marked the end of teams being able to place a franchise tag on players. The deadline also marked the end of his career with the Bengals.

Trey Hendrickson may finally be able to get the long-term deal he was searching for since last offseason. It will come with a new squad.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the free agent pass rusher would “love” to play for the Buccaneers.

Hendrickson made four straight Pro Bowls from 2021-24. However, he was limited to seven games in 2025 due to injury. He recorded four sacks. The star rusher has 81 career sacks, 70.5 of which came between 2020-24. He posted 17.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and ’24.

Trey Hendrickson becomes one of the top free agents available and should command a big contract. The only thing in his way is that he will be 32-years-old during the 2026 season. Not many teams are willing to shell out huge deals to players over the age of 30.

NFL Reporter Melanie Collins Drops Scorching Hot Workout Clip And The Internet Can’t Handle It

Melanie Collins (Photo Via Instagram/@melanie_collins)
NFL sideline reporter Melanie Collins is turning heads this week—not for her game-day coverage, but for her impressive fitness routine. As the 2025 NFL season approaches, Collins is already in peak shape, and she’s not shy about sharing her journey with fans.

Collins, who has been with CBS Sports since 2018, recently posted a workout video on Instagram that quickly went viral. The clip features her at The Tox in Nashville, where she took on the intense 60-minute Master Tox class. Dressed in a stylish all-blue fitness outfit, Collins powered through the session, showing off her dedication and athleticism.

“The 60-minute Master Tox treatment will rid your body of inflammation, leave your skin glowing and your muscles toned! Final result at the end,” she wrote in her caption, giving followers a glimpse into her health and wellness routine.

Fans were quick to react, flooding the comments section with praise, admiration, and a bit of envy. Many noted how Collins seemed to effortlessly combine her busy career with a commitment to fitness, inspiring others to step up their own routines.

Collins’ workout clip comes at a time when NFL personalities are increasingly sharing more of their personal lives and wellness journeys with fans. Her transparency and positive energy have made her a favorite among viewers, both on and off the field.

With the NFL season just a month away, Collins is clearly ready for the long days and high-energy coverage ahead. If her workout routine is any indication, she’ll be bringing the same intensity and glow to the sidelines this fall.

Collins Will Be Back On The Sidelines Soon

Melanie Collins (Photo via Instagram)

It’s been a long time since she’s been on NFL sidelines, working alongside play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan and analyst Trent Green. Before that, she cut her teeth covering college football and basketball on CBS Sports Network. She’s also spent time on ESPN, filling in for SportsNation and First Take.

But Collins isn’t just a familiar face on Sundays. Her resume includes the Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series, you name it. She was also the face of Yahoo! Sports and hosted a few shows on the Golf Channel along the way.

This September, she’s set to open the season on the West Coast, covering the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams matchup. In Week 2, she’ll be reporting from the sidelines again, this time for the Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts game.

Collins knows how to get more attention each season. As she’s ready, fit, focused, and already trending, it seems that it will be a bit easier for her this time.