Overview

• The Bengals have opened their phones to trade offers for Hendrickson after contract negotiations stalled over guaranteed money.
• After reporting to camp, Hendrickson has remained on the sidelines, asserting he will not play without a multi-year extension.
• Cincinnati’s asking price reportedly includes a young defensive player plus a 2026 first-round pick, making any deal costly.
• Teams such as the Browns, Panthers and Colts have shown interest but face salary cap and roster constraints in meeting his demands.
• Owner Mike Brown and local reporters suggest that listening to offers may be a tactic to leverage concessions from Hendrickson’s camp with roster priorities looming.