Hendrickson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
As expected, the star edge rusher will be held out for the second time this season after he had been listed as doubtful heading into the weekend upon logging no practice activity from Wednesday through Friday. Though the Bengals had originally provided indications that they weren't open to moving Hendrickson -- a pending free agent -- ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported Sunday that the team may no longer be as firm in its stance. The result of Sunday's game could be important in determining the Bengals' plans ahead of the deadline; a loss would drop the team to 3-6 and significantly dim its hopes of making a push for a playoff spot.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Doubtful for Week 9
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Hendrickson (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bears, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson aggravated his hip injury in last Sunday's loss to the Jets and hasn't practiced this week. Joseph Ossai, Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart should see the bulk of the playing time at edge rusher for Cincinnati against Chicago.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Another DNP on Thursday
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Hendrickson (hip) remained a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson didn't take the practice field Wednesday or Thursday after aggravating his hip injury in Cincinnati's Week 8 loss to the Jets. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to maintain a chance to suit up Sunday against the Bears.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Hendrickson (hip) won't practice Wednesday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The veteran edge rusher aggravated his previous hip injury in the Bengals' Week 8 loss to the Jets, so it's no surprise that he's missing Wednesday's practice. Hendrickson was labeled "day-to-day" by head coach Zac Taylor earlier in the week, suggesting he has a chance to play in the Week 9 matchup against the Bears. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up Sunday.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Considered day-to-day
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Head coach Zac Taylor relayed Monday that Hendrickson is considered "day-to-day" due to a hip injury that he aggravated during the Bengals' 39-38 loss to the Jets on Sunday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson was seen limping to the locker room during halftime of Sunday's contest and was ruled out for the second half, which ended his day with one solo tackle on 23 defensive snaps. His practice participation over the coming week will be closely monitored by medical staff as he works through his injury, and he is in jeopardy of being sidelined for the Bengals' Week 9 clash against the Bears this Sunday. Myles Murphy saw a significant increase in defensive snaps in Week 8, and he would be in line for a larger role in Week 9 if Hendrickson is on a snap count or ruled out.
Hendrickson aggravated his previous hip injury in Sunday's 39-38 loss to the Jets.
Hendrickson was unavailable for the second half of the contest after tweaking the hip injury that had been bothering him for a couple weeks ahead of Week 8. On the bright side, the defensive lineman is believed to have avoided a significant injury. Hendrickson finished his day having produced just one solo tackle.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Questionable to face Jets
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Hendrickson (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Hendrickson was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday before logging a DNP on Friday, putting his status in question for Sunday. If Hendrickson is unable to play, Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart should take on larger roles off the edge for Cincinnati.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Hendrickson (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson is considered day-to-day due to a lingering hip injury, but he would give himself a better chance to play against the Jets on Sunday if he were to practice in full Thursday or Friday. The veteran pass rusher has recorded 4.0 sacks through six regular-season games, which is well behind the 17.5 sacks he logged in both 2023 and 2024.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Officially inactive for TNF
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Hendrickson (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Steelers.
As expected, Hendrickson will be on the sidelines in street clothes for Thursday's AFC North tilt, and his next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 26. Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample and Shemar Stewart are all candidates to see an increase in snaps on defense in Hendrickson's absence.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Looks like long shot for Week 7
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Hendrickson (hip) remains listed as questionable and is pushing to play in Thursday's game against the Steelers, but he appears to be a "long shot" to suit up, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The star pass rusher exited Sunday's 27-18 loss to the Packers due to a back issue before the Bengals labeled his injury as a hip concern on their official Week 7 report. Despite taking a questionable tag into Thursday, Hendrickson wasn't able to take any on-field reps during the Bengals' walk-through sessions leading up to the game, and the quick turnaround for the Week 7 contest looks as though it'll work against him in getting cleared to play. The Bengals are likely to put Hendrickson through a pregame workout before announcing an official decision on his status when they release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Questionable for Thursday
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Hendrickson (hip) did not practice Wednesday but is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson was listed as a DNP for all three practice sessions this week due to a hip injury he sustained during the Bengals' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Sunday. Even with the lack of practice, the veteran pass rusher has a shot at playing in Thursday's AFC North tilt. Myles Murphy, Cameron Sample and rookie first-rounder Shemar Stewart would be in line to see an increase in defensive snaps if Hendrickson is limited or unable to play Thursday.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Estimated as DNP
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Hendrickson (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
Hendrickson is dealing with a hip issue, not a back injury as previously reported. He's been labeled as day-to-day, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the quick turnaround from Sunday, it might be a challenge for Hendrickson to be ready to play Thursday night against the Steelers.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Considered day-to-day
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Hendrickson is considered day-to-day after sustaining a back injury in Sunday's 27-18 loss to the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hendrickson received positive results on his MRI and likely has a chance to play in Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Steelers. The veteran edge rusher has appeared in all six of Cincinnati's games this season, recording 15 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. His practice estimation Monday and Tuesday will likely provide a better indication on his availability for the Week 7 contest.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Won't return in second half
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Hendrickson (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Hendrickson was able to generate some pressure early in the game, but this injury really crushes the Bengals' ability to get to the passer. The Bengals also have a quick turnaround in Week 7 against the Steelers.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leaves game with back injury
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Hendrickson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers due to a back injury.
Hendrickson appeared to sustain the injury during the second quarter and was taken to the locker room by trainers shortly before halftime. With Shemar Stewart (ankle) inactive, Cameron Sample and Myles Murphy are poised to see more snaps at defensive end for as long as Hendrickson is out of the game.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Registers 1.0 sacks in Week 1 win
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Hendrickson posted three tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 17-16 win over Cleveland.
Hendrickson didn't disappoint in the season opener a few weeks after getting a revised contract from the Bengals. He totaled three QB hits in the narrow victory, including a third-quarter sack of Joe Flacco. Hendrickson is off to a great start after finishing with 17.5 regular-season sacks in each of the past two campaigns.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Holding out from camp
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Hendrickson (contract dispute) isn't reporting for the start of training camp Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
His decision to stay away from the team -- rather than showing up but not practicing like Ja'Marr Chase did last year -- means Hendrickson will be fined $50,000 per day until he reports. The 30-year-old pass rusher is set to make $15.8 million in base salary in 2025, the final season of his current contract, after he recorded 57.0 sacks in 65 regular-season games over the last four years. Hendrickson has expressed frustration with the Bengals a few times now, including getting permission in March to seek a trade. He skipped most of OTA practices and all of June minicamp before contract discussions resumed in mid-June.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Resumes contract talks with Bengals
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Hendrickson has resumed communication with the Bengals on his contract and future with the team, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson has been seeking a contract extension this offseason and did not attend Cincinnati's mandatory minicamp, stating that he would not play this season under his current contract. The Bengals granted him permission to seek a trade in March, and he expressed significant frustration with the lack of communication between himself and the team while speaking with reporters in mid-May. Hendrickson remains firm in his desire for a long-term contract extension, per Fowler, but his willingness to reengage looks like a step in a positive direction. As the NFL's 2024 sack leader, Hendrickson is coming off back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks, and he is due $15.8 million in base salary for the 2025 campaign, which is the final season of his current contract.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Won't play without new deal
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Hendrickson said at Tuesday's voluntary practice session that he will not play this season under his current contract, which has one year remaining and carries a $15.8 million base salary, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.
Hendrickson released a statement Monday expressing frustration with a lack of communication from the Bengals regarding a potential contract extension, and he now appears to be escalating his standoff with the team. The reigning NFL sacks leader, who is coming off back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks, said Tuesday that the situation has reached a "personal" level, but he also expressed optimism that his relationship with the team could be mended. Cincinnati signed both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to massive four-year deals well in excess of $100 million this offseason, but per Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News, Hendrickson said the team has pushed a shorter contract "pretty hard" in his negotiations. The Bengals' selection of Shemar Stewart at No. 17 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft provides the team some insurance at edge rusher, but Hendrickson's presence on the field will be all but necessary for Cincinnati to field a competitive defense this season. The 30-year-old All-Pro was given permission to seek a trade in March, and there should be no shortage of teams around the league interested in his talents.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Attends voluntary practice
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Hendrickson is present for Tuesday's voluntary practice session, though he is not participating in drills, Jason Hoffman of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson is present at team facilities Tuesday, after having released a statement Monday detailing his dissatisfaction with the Bengals' lack of communication regarding a long-term extension. Speaking with the media during Tuesday's practice, Hendrickson reiterated that he is "very disappointed with the communication" from Cincinnati, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News, and per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, the star edge rusher answered "no" when asked whether he would play on his current deal. Hendrickson also said the Bengals have been pushing a short-term extension "pretty hard" during the contract talks that have occurred, Goldsmith reports. The 2024 NFL sacks leader is entering the final year of his current contract and carries a $15.8 million base salary for the 2025 season. He was granted permission to seek a trade back in March.
