CINCINNATI — A fresh update surfaced on Monday regarding the Bengals' negotiations with star defender Trey Hendrickson. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Bengals made a new contract offer in the past week. It has not been enough to get Hendrickson signed to a new deal just yet.

Trey Hendrickson awaits a new contract, or at least a raise that would allow him to play in the upcoming 2025 season.

Good Morning Football host Manti Te'o says Trey Hendrickson was appalled by Bengals' latest contract offer ahead of training camp

The Cincinnati Bengals' 2025 training camp is here, and after a rough 2024, Joe Burrow and the team have massive questions to answer! Will Trey Hendrickson's contract drama resolve, or will they lose their star defender?

Bengals TE Trey Hendrickson admired by team. Schrager said it won’t be easy for the Bengals to part ways with Hendrickson. “This one is sticky because he’s beloved,” Schrager said.

NFL Insider Albert Breer: Trey Hendrickson 'Within His Rights' To Want Same Money as Elite Pass Rushers. Hendrickson has not worked out with the team this offseason. Russ Heltman | May 21, 2025.

Hendrickson has produced larger sack numbers in recent seasons, including an NFL-high 17.5 in 2024. His 35 sacks since the start of the 2023 season rank first among all defenders. ( h/t Stathead )

The Cincinnati Bengals could still retain star defensive end Trey Hendrickson after agreeing to long-term contract extensions with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.