The New England Patriots may have the opportunity to explore a blockbuster deal before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Fox insider Jay Glazer reported Sunday morning that the Cincinnati Bengals are now open to moving Trey Hendrickson. Their stance reportedly softened after falling to 3-5 with a 39-38 loss to the previously winless New York Jets in Week 8.

“It seemed like a hard no a week or so ago, and now it’s not,” Glazer said on “Fox NFL Sunday.”

ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the Bengals are still telling teams they won’t trade Hendrickson. However, sources believe they could reconsider if they lose to the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

If the Bengals entertain offers for Hendrickson, it’d make sense for the Patriots to call.

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