Trey Hendrickson’s bitter contract stand-off with Cincinnati Bengals takes ANOTHER twist

Trey Hendrickson's bitter contract stand-off with Cincinnati Bengals takes ANOTHER twist

The Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson’s bitter contract stand-off may finally have some good news surrounding it as talks have resumed between the sides. 

For the first time in several weeks, the 30-year-old behemoth and his team, entering the final year of his current contract, are talking terms for his future. 

Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season and will earn $16million in 2025. Now, he wants to be paid in line with other top defensive tackles in the league, per ESPN.

The Bengals are not exactly strapped with cash with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins recently signing new deals totaling a combined $276million. 

Hendrickson does rank No 21 in terms of contract average among defensive lineman in the NFL, nearly half of what Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett makes. 

Garrett recently signed a contract extension with the Browns, making him $40million richer annually despite only amᴀssing one more sack than Hendrickson over the last three seasons. 

Trey Hendrickson's contract stand-off may finally have some good news surrounding it

Trey Hendrickson’s contract stand-off may finally have some good news surrounding it

Hendrickson and Cincinnati have resumed talks on a new contract for the defensive lineman

Hendrickson and Cincinnati have resumed talks on a new contract for the defensive lineman

According to Bengals beat writer Kelsey Conway, Hendrickson has no plans to line up for the team until his contract demands are met. 

Conway wrote on X Tuesday: ‘Trey Hendrickson just finished talking. Plenty of takeaways but most importantly, Trey Hendrickson said he won’t play the upcoming season on his current deal & wouldn’t say one or the other if he would sit out games’. 

Earlier this week, Hendrickson revealed contract talks with Bengals officials have broken down as the two parties struggle to agree an extension. 

‘No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft,’ he told ESPN in a statement. ‘The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level.

‘Coaches are aware of these past conversations,’ he continued. ‘Rather than using collaboration to get us to a point to bring me home to the team, THEY are no longer communicating. I have been eagerly awaiting a resolution of this situation, but that’s hard to do when there is no discussion and an evident lack of interest in reaching mutual goals.’

The Bengals did add another defensive end, Shemar Stewart, in the first round of last month’s NFL Draft, but lost another major talent at the position in Sam Hubbard, a Cincinnati native who retired in March. 

Prior to the draft, Cincinnati gave Hendrickson permission to seek a trade, but within weeks those talks were off the table, according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Related Posts

Shannon Sharpe makes first public appearance since ESPN firing as he presents brother with Hall of Fame jacket

Shannon Sharpe makes first public appearance since ESPN firing as he presents brother with Hall of Fame jacket

Shannon Sharpe made his first public appearance since his ESPN firing on Friday night, as he helped induct his brother into the Pro Football Hall of Fame….

Travis Kelce gushes over Taylor Swift with rare public statement about his superstar girlfriend

Travis Kelce gushes over Taylor Swift with rare public statement about his superstar girlfriend

A smitten Travis Kelce described girlfriend Taylor Swift as a ’20/20′ in a rare public comment about the songstress this week. Kelce recently went Instagram official with Swift…

Travis Kelce stuns NFL fans with telling transformation that hints retirement could be closer than ever

Travis Kelce stuns NFL fans with telling transformation that hints retirement could be closer than ever

NFL fans have been left stunned by Travis Kelce’s brand new look which he debuted at the Chiefs training camp this week.  In recent months, there had…

NFL WAG reveals brutal reality of the league after her husband’s shock release in wake of horrific neck injury

NFL WAG reveals brutal reality of the league after her husband’s shock release in wake of horrific neck injury

An NFL WAG has revealed the brutal reality of the league after her husband was released by his team during his recovery from a broken neck.  It…

Washington Commanders move step closer to .7bn DC stadium… but Donald Trump threat still looms large

Washington Commanders move step closer to $3.7bn DC stadium… but Donald Trump threat still looms large

The Washington Commanders have received the green light to build a new $3.7billion stadium in DC – despite Donald Trump’s threat to scupper those plans if they…

Missouri couple claim their newborn baby’s name has NOTHING to do with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after ‘attention-seeking’ backlash

Missouri couple claim their newborn baby’s name has NOTHING to do with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after ‘attention-seeking’ backlash

Robert Dillon and Haley Richardson naming their newborn baby Kelce Taylor-Grace Dillion caused a stir online, with the parents claiming their choice had nothing to do with…