The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and the Carolina Panthers are looking to improve their defensive unit through trades. But what the Panthers thought was a prospect to improve their defense now looks out of reach.

Cincinnati Bengals ’ edge rusher Trey Hendrickson was being linked to a trade to the Carolina Panthers, but that’s not the option now, especially after what the Bengals assistant general manager said .

“There’s no way they’re trading him now. They think they can stay in it until Burrow returns.” This statement came from the assistant general manager after the Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers last Thursday, improving to 3-4.

Per Trey Hendrickson’s contract with the Bengals, he’s still owed roughly $10 million in salary for the current s

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