Trey Hendrickson has a single, non-guaranteed year left on his deal, and he’s earned the right to sign a new one before he plays another down. But now he's also got the right to seek his own trade.

Two people with knowledge of the move say All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson received permission from the Cincinnati Bengals to seek a trade.

After plenty of rumblings about the topic ahead of free agency, the Cincinnati Bengals have given star defensive end Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news and passed along a note from Hendrickson: “It’s been an honor and privilege to represent Cincinnati over the last four years.