The Pats had an NFL-worst 28 sacks last year, and while the offseason additions of defensive tackle Milton Williams (five sacks) and edge-rusher Harold Landry (nine sacks) will help, adding more bite in the pass rush would make a ton of sense.

Shemar Stewart is easily one of the best draft targets for the Bengals in the first round. His scheme versatility, frame and upside make him an ideal fit -- on the same line as Hendrickson, Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy.

CINCINNATI — Will the Bengals trade Trey Hendrickson if they draft an edge rusher on Thursday night? ESPN NFL insider Peter Schrager noted the possibility on The Pat McAfee Show this week. Hendrickson and the Bengals have had no new update throughout the bulk of this month on his pending lame-duck season in Cincinnati.