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Burrow Expects Late Push on Hendrickson Deal as Bengals Field Trade Interest

Talks over guaranteed money remain far apart.

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 22: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 22, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) looks on before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023. Albert Cesare/The Enquier / USA TODAY NETWORK

Overview

  • After Monday’s preseason game, Joe Burrow said Cincinnati typically completes major contracts near Week 1 and expects negotiations to pick up over the next two weeks.
  • Multiple outlets report the Bengals are fielding calls on Trey Hendrickson, with an asking price that reportedly includes a 2026 first-round pick and a young defender.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported the sides are nowhere close on guaranteed money in a potential multiyear agreement.
  • Reporting indicates Hendrickson is holding in and does not plan to play without a new contract.
  • Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting last season, when Cincinnati’s defense ranked 26th in points allowed.