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Bengals Restart Contract Talks With Trey Hendrickson While Shemar Stewart Dispute Continues

Reengaging with Hendrickson could break the stalemate that followed his minicamp holdout when the team fined him nearly $105,000

Oct 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) reacts following penalty flags being thrown during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. The penalties were against the Browns. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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Cincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart, left, and head coach Zac Taylor, right, pose together ahead of a press conference, Friday, April 25, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati.

Overview

  • Cincinnati and Hendrickson have resumed negotiations after a months-long impasse as he seeks a long-term extension exceeding $30 million per season.
  • Hendrickson’s absence from mandatory minicamp led to fines totaling about $105,000 before talks reopened.
  • The 30-year-old two-time All-Pro has accumulated 57 sacks in four seasons and refused to play under the final year of his $16 million deal.
  • The Bengals possess over $30 million in cap space but have already invested heavily in Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
  • Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart remains unsigned due to a dispute over language that could void guaranteed money in his contract.