CINCINNATI —

A new report from ESPN indicates that Trey Hendrickson is expected to make his return to the field on Sunday.

Hendrickson, a defensive end, had been sidelined ever since suffering a hip injury during the Bengals' Week 6 loss against the Green Bay Packers. Advertisement

He didn't play for the remainder of the game and was also sidelined during the team's 33-31 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last season, Hendrickson was the NFL's leader in quarterback sacks at 17.5, earning him his first first-team All-Pro honor and fourth Pro Bowl appearance.

It was a bright spot for a Cincinnati defense that otherwise remains best known for its widespread struggles as a group to make stops last season. This included allowing an average of 25.5 points per game, which was the seventh m

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