Moreover, Orlovsky notes that there's middle ground for the Bengals as they are either a Super Bowl contender with Hendrickson or a non-playoff team should Cincinnati trade him.

As steep as the Bengals felt Trey Hendrickson's asking price was to remain in Cincinnati, the organization appears to feel just as strongly about what it'll take to let him go.

After racking up 13.5 sacks for the New Orleans Saints in 2020, Hendrickson found his way to the Bengals in free agency, where his production flourished.

Week 2 of the NFL Preseason wraps up with some Monday Night Football featuring the Washington Commanders going against the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.

"Joe Burrow was MVP-caliber sharp in the preseason opener, going 9 for 10 for 123 yards and two touchdowns. He hit Ja'Marr Chase four times for 77 yards and a score," Hartstein said.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has named a starting quarterback for the regular season. It's the same quarterback many have expected it to be for multiple weeks at this point. Joe Flacco will be the starter when Cleveland opens the season at home against the in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals Sept.