Trey Hendrickson missed Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after being ruled out with a hip injury sustained during the Bengals’ loss to Green Bay. As of 9:45 AM ET Friday, there’s still no update from Cincinnati beyond the fact that Hendrickson was inactive for the game, ending his long streak of consecutive starts.
GameBlazers reported on X that Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson is expected to miss Sunday night's game against the Steelers due to a hip injury.
What Happened
I first saw the clip of Hendrickson limping off during last Sunday’s Packers game, and honestly it didn’t look good. He tried to walk it off, but never came back in. Beat reporters later confirmed it was a hip injury suffered in the first half of that 27–18 loss.
He didn’t practice all week, and by Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said the short turnaround made it “a tough ask” for him to play Thursday night. By late afternoon Thursday, the official Bengals inactive list confirmed he was out, something fans had already feared after seeing him sidelined through warmups.
Status for Tonight’s Game
Hendrickson was ruled out for Thursday Night Football vs. the Steelers. He’d been listed as questionable with a hip injury, but multiple outlets, including ESPN and NFL Network, reported that he was “a long shot” to suit up. The Bengals confirmed it just before the 8:15 PM ET kickoff.
Andre Perrotta tweeted on X that Trey Hendrickson was desperately missed tonight, as the Bengals' defensive line struggled with no pressure.
He reportedly wanted to play but couldn’t get comfortable enough after limited mobility in the walk-throughs. Fowler said the plan now is for him to rehab and aim for next week’s matchup, depending on how the hip responds over the weekend.
Why This Matters
Hendrickson isn’t just another starter; he’s the NFL’s reigning sack leader, responsible for nearly half of Cincinnati’s quarterback pressures this season. With quarterback Joe Burrow already sidelined, his absence meant the Bengals were without both their top offensive and defensive players in a pivotal AFC North game. Myles Murphy and rookie Shemar Stewart got more reps Thursday night in his place.
When We’ll Know More
The Bengals next play in Week 8, giving Hendrickson a few extra days to rest that hip. The next official injury report should drop early next week, likely by Tuesday afternoon, when teams return to practice.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the latest publicly available information from verified NFL sources and team statements as of October 17, 2025. Player status may change before kickoff. For official updates, refer to the Cincinnati Bengals or NFL.com injury reports. This content is for informational purposes only.
