Overview

• The contract standoff over guaranteed money continues, with Hendrickson’s trade request still active and no new deal announced.
• The Sporting News, citing NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, reports the Bengals want a return that pairs at least one player with draft capital.
• A Bleacher Report proposal highlighted by The Sporting News envisions Carolina sending left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and a third-round pick to Cincinnati.
• Bears Wire scenarios republished by Heavy suggest Chicago could offer safety Jaquan Brisker with defensive end Austin Booker plus a second-round pick.
• An alternate Bears idea proposes dealing All-Pro corner Jaylon Johnson with a third-rounder, with coverage noting Hendrickson’s age and extension push as key hurdles.