Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishThe Cincinnati Bengals remain unlikely to trade star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson after a deal didn’t come to fruition around free agency in the wake of the team granting his reps permission to seek one. Still, Hendrickson’s trade request looms heavy over the news cycle and his recent public sparring with the Bengals in the media doesn’t help. Given that, it’s not a shock to see a mock draft from Pro Football Network featuring the Bengals shipping away Hendrickson to the Carolina Panthers, moving up to No. 8 in the draft order and selecting Georgia pass rusher Jalon Walker: “The Bengals can ship him to a team that needs help on the edge and select Jalon Walker, one of the draft’s most intriguing prospects. While his size isn’t that of a prototypical edge rusher, Walker possesses the tenacity and athleticism to cause problems for opposing tackles. He can also play off-ball linebacker, which could come in handy for new Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden.”RELATED: Bengals could target these surprise positions early in 2025 NFL draftDuring this mocked trade, the Bengals give up No. 17 and acquire a third-round pick (No. 74) in the exchange. Walker is a thrilling prospect the Bengals would surely love to have a shot at on draft day, but not likely at the expense of losing Hendrickson. Barring a stunning change in the team’s stance, the Bengals are more likely to let Hendrickson hold out into the summer if things reach that point, while also drafting an edge rusher early. Adding a high-profile prospect to join Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy is a high priority for the Bengals, no matter what ends up happening with Hendrickson. RELATED: Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s latest public appearance makes waves
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