Overview

• Trey Hendrickson’s holdout continues over guaranteed money beyond 2025, with negotiations still stalled.
• The Bengals are fielding inquiries and, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, are seeking a package that includes a young player and draft capital.
• Chicago-focused columns floated proposals that would send Jaquan Brisker with Austin Booker and a second-round pick, or a separate swap involving Jaylon Johnson and a third-rounder, though these remain speculative.
• A Bleacher Report suggestion proposed Carolina offer left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and a third-round pick, another hypothetical reflecting Cincinnati’s reported asking price.
• Joe Burrow noted major Bengals deals often come together just before Week 1, signaling expectations that talks could intensify soon.