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Bengals–Hendrickson Standoff Tightens Before Week 1 as Trade Scenarios and Extension Talk Intensify

Hendrickson remains a hold-in after vowing not to play on his $16 million deal, leaving Cincinnati to navigate offers and guaranteed-money demands with days to go.

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - AUGUST 18: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Pro Bowl pass rusher has not agreed to an extension and has said he will not play this season on his current contract.
  • Cincinnati is reportedly taking calls after previously allowing Hendrickson to explore a trade, with the season opener set for Sept. 7 in Cleveland.
  • ESPN’s Bill Barnwell floated a hypothetical Eagles deal for Jalyx Hunt plus a 2026 third-rounder and a conditional 2027 pick, noting any trade would likely hinge on roughly $70 million in two-year guarantees.
  • ESPN’s Ben Solak predicted, not reported, a Bengals announcement of a three-year extension worth about $38 million per year with over $60 million in new guarantees on Sept. 3.
  • Hendrickson posted “Proverbs 21:31” on Instagram as teammates, including Joe Burrow, pointed to deadlines driving action, while analysts highlighted the Bengals’ shaky preseason defense and cautioned one edge rusher won’t solve systemic issues.