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Bengals and Trey Hendrickson at Standstill as Draft-Day Trade Speculation Grows

Contract talks remain unresolved, with Cincinnati granting Hendrickson permission to seek a trade while offering terms below his perceived market value.

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Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals in action in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals are deadlocked in contract negotiations, with the team unwilling to meet his market value demands.
  • Cincinnati has allowed Hendrickson to explore trade options, marking a rare departure from their usual reluctance to trade productive players.
  • Bengals EVP Katie Blackburn stated that Hendrickson should consider accepting a deal below his perceived value, citing the team's tight salary cap after extending Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
  • ESPN has proposed a draft-day trade scenario involving Hendrickson and the Detroit Lions, though this remains speculative.
  • Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowler and 2024 sack leader, continues to be a cornerstone of the Bengals' defense, adding urgency to resolving his future.