The Washington Commanders know they need a top playmaker on the defensive side of the football for next season.
Von Miller led the team in sacks, and he is a free agent at the end of the season, so Washington will have to find a way to replace his production. One option is signing Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, who is one of the best edge rushers in the league.
“Hendrickson missed 10 games in 2025 with a core injury that ultimately required surgery but was his usual dominant self when on the field, earning a 90.0 PFF pass-rush grade. He is just one year removed from a first-team All-Pro selection in 2024, a season in which his 83 pressures were tied for the most in the NFL and his 20.0% pass-rush win rate was tied for third best,” Pro Football Focus contributor Ryan Smith wrote.
“The Commanders’ defense needs help at all levels to reduce explosive gains. Washington ranked near the bottom in EPA allowed per dropback (0.186) and explosive pass rate allowed (16.6%). Adding a player of Hendrickson’s caliber would go a long way toward preventing big plays in the passing game and help take the pressure off the secondary.”