Overview

• Trey Hendrickson remains unsigned on his current one-year contract and is attending Bengals camp out of uniform while refusing to take part in defensive drills.
• Negotiations have stalled over a roughly $6 million to $10 million shortfall in guaranteed money on any extension.
• Public criticism has mounted from figures like Cameron Jordan, Louis Riddick and Marcus Spears, who warn the dispute risks weakening Cincinnati’s defense.
• The Bengals’ salary cap commitments to Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have limited their flexibility to meet Hendrickson’s guarantee demands.
• Teams including the Eagles, Lions and Commanders are reportedly monitoring the situation as a potential trade scenario if no agreement is reached.