Overview

• Cincinnati announced a revised contract for the All-Pro, with multiple outlets reporting a $30 million payout for 2025 after a $14 million raise.
• The agreement ends his training-camp hold-in after he said he would not play at the $16 million previously scheduled.
• He is expected to suit up for the Sept. 7 opener at Cleveland, according to ESPN.
• The adjustment covers only this season, leaving him on track for unrestricted free agency in 2026 under current terms.
• Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and has 35 over the past two seasons, framing his pay within a market that also saw major deals for T.J. Watt, Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby.