Report: Bengals adding one of NFL’s sack leaders

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Credit: Butch Dill

Credit: Butch Dill

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

The Cincinnati Bengals are adding one of NFL leaders in sacks from last season.

The team and former Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson have agreed on a four-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

The deal is worth $60 million, according to National Sports Agency.

Hendrickson, 26, had 13.5 sacks last season, tied for second-most in the NFL with the Rams’ Aaron Donald. The Steelers’ T.J. Watt led the league with 15.

The Bengals needed pass-rush help on the edge after losing one of their own players on Monday. Free agent Carl Lawson agreed to a three-year deal with the Jets.

The NFL’s legal tampering period between teams and free agents began Monday. Free agency begins officially on Wednesday.

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