Trey Hendrickson not with Bengals amid contract impasse
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There's optimism that the Cincinnati Bengals and Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson can reach an agreement on a new contract extension.
Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Te'o said on Tuesday morning's GMFB that Hendrickson called the Bengals' offers "atrociously, atrociously low," especially in regards to the amount of guaranteed money offered. Hendrickson is owed $15.8 million in base salary for the 2025 season.
Trey Hendrickson’s contract situation continues to hover over the opening of Bengals training camp. As the situation lingers, owner Mike Brown struck an optimistic tone when asked about Hendrickson on Monday.
Hendrickson is entering the final year of his contract. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport shared another update on the Bengals star on Monday night.
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown remarks on the unfolding contract situation with Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has relocated from his home in Cincinnati to Jacksonville, Florida, as his holdout over a contract dispute with the Bengals continues, per a report by Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson has expressed frustration with how the Bengals have handled talks about a contract extension this offseason, but any harsh words haven't changed Bengals owner Mike Brown's view of keeping Hendrickson in Cincinnati.
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Despite that uncertainty, though, Bengals owner Mike Brown expressed optimism that a deal with Hendrickson will get done. Brown told reporters, " I think it'll get done ," in regards to a new deal for Hendrickson. Brown doubled down, saying the team was not looking to trade Hendrickson and is "working on getting [a deal] done."
The Bengals star led the NFL in sacks in 2024. He wants a contract extension and has previously said he won't play in 2025 under the terms of the last year of his current deal.
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown and director of personnel Duke Tobin addressed a number of topics during the team’s annual media luncheon on Monday. The main topics of the day surrounding the contract disputes with Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson and rookie Shemar Stewart.