Beyond possible extensions for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals also figure to compete aggressively in free agency for outside help, especially for trench players on both sides of the football. Here's the cap outlook before the market opens.

Despite his trade request, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants to remain with the team. But other teams are more than happy to explore the idea of calling the Bengals about the NFL's sacks leader before free agency opens.

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson details his feelings behind trade request, says 'nowhere I'd rather be' than Cincinnati.