The Lions are viewed as a team that has a need at the defensive end position, and Hendrickson was a First Team All-Pro last year after recording 17.5 sacks. Detroit already has one of the game's best young players at the position in Aidan Hutchinson, and the proposition of adding another would give them one of the league's best pass-rush duos.

While doing so, Hendrickson revealed that one of the biggest reasons for his surprise appearance and 20-plus-minute media session was a text message from Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Hendrickson told reporters that a text message from Taylor warning him about possible fines for missing mandatory camp in a few weeks played a big role.

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson did not like some texts he got from coach Zac Taylor amid his contract dispute.