JUST IN: Patriots Stun AFC East With Blockbuster Trey Hendrickson Signing, Beat Bills in Major Trade With $60M Cap Space at Hand
FOXBOROUGH, MA – June 16, 2025
In a stunning and aggressive move signaling a new era of ambition in Foxborough, the New England Patriots have landed star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson in a blockbuster trade, outmaneuvering the Buffalo Bills and other contenders for his signature. The move comes as the Patriots continue to leverage their impressive $60 million in available cap space to reload and reposition themselves as serious AFC contenders.
The trade, confirmed by league sources Monday morning, sends a clear message: the Patriots are no longer content with rebuilding—they’re ready to win now.
Hendrickson, 30, is coming off another stellar season with the Cincinnati Bengals, tallying 14.5 sacks and establishing himself as one of the NFL’s premier edge rushers. His combination of power, technique, and relentless motor fills a glaring need in New England’s front seven, immediately upgrading their pass rush and elevating the defense to one of the most feared in the league.
Terms of the deal have not been fully disclosed, but insiders suggest the Patriots offered a competitive package of draft capital and young talent to outbid the Bills, who were reportedly deep in negotiations for Hendrickson over the weekend.
“This is a game-changer for us,” one team executive told reporters. “Trey is a proven difference-maker, and bringing him to Foxborough gives our defense the edge it’s been missing.”
The move also puts pressure on division rivals, especially Buffalo, who had hoped to land Hendrickson to offset key defensive departures this offseason. Instead, the Patriots not only blocked a direct competitor but improved themselves in the process.
With the NFL offseason heating up, all eyes now turn to New England—an organization once again making bold moves to chase championships. The Trey Hendrickson era in Foxborough has officially begun.