After requesting a trade to protest not getting an extension, Hendrickson proved his worth again during the season.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson’s 3.5-sack performance Saturday night in a 19-17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers wasn’t a career high, but it was historic. The 3.5 sacks raised Hendrickson’s season total to 17.

The Bengals' Trey Hendrickson entered Week 18 tied for the NFL lead with 14 sacks this season, and added 3.5 Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

The NFL sack leader just posted 17.5 sacks for the second-straight season and is consistently maxing out prime years entering his 30s. Hendrickson is Cincinnati's best defensive player and is the 11th-highest-paid defensive end in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson's season total of 17.5 sacks led ... had 3.5 sacks during the Bengals' NFL Week 18 win Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Hendrickson entered Week 18 tied with the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett for the NFL ...

On Saturday night the Cincinnati Bengals needed a win over AFC North rival Pittsburgh to keep their playoff hopes alive. The game couldn't have started much

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson's season total ... during the Bengals' NFL Week 18 win Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Hendrickson entered Week 18 tied with the Cleveland Browns ...

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, named a Pro Bowler ... the first quarter of their NFL Week 18 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. He added 2.5 sacks later ...