Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Might be close to a deal
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Hendrickson and the Bengals have reached agreement on the years and total value of a new contract, but they remain apart in terms of the guaranteed money, per Laura Rutledge of ESPN.
On Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Cincinnati was listening to trade offers for Hendrickson since contract talks had stalled. Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and recorded the same amount the year before. If he stays with the Bengals, he will be depended on to lead a defense that struggled last season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: On trading block
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The Bengals are listening to trade offers for Hendrickson after recent contract talks between the two sides reached an impasse, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Hendrickson has been searching for a contract extension throughout the entire offseason after logging 17.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons. He reported for training camp in late July after initially holding out but did not participate in practices as contract negotiations with the Bengals continued. Those talks seem to have stalled again, and it's gotten to the point that the Bengals now are open to moving on from the 2017 third-round pick. NFL reporter Jordan Schultz relays that the Panthers, Browns and Colts are among teams that have expressed interest in trading for Hendrickson.
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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.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Frustrated with silence from Cincy
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Hendrickson released a statement Monday expressing disappointment in the fact that "no communication has taken place" between his representatives and the Bengals since the 2025 NFL Draft, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hendrickson's statement makes clear his frustration at the current lack of negotiations regarding a long-term extension with Cincinnati and specifies that "the offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level." Relations between the standout pass rusher, who is coming off back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons, and the Bengals are clearly on the trajectory of continual decline. In the wake of the team's decision to sign both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to massive extensions this offseason and to select defensive end Shemar Stewart in the first round of April's draft, it's becoming more difficult to envision a scenario in which Hendrickson suits up for Cincinnati beyond the 2025 season, in which he's set to play out the final year of his current contract on a $15.8 million base salary.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Gets permission to seek trade
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The Bengals informed Henderson on Thursday that he may seek a trade, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hendrickson, who is currently entering the final year of his deal with Cincinnati, led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024 and will doubtless command a sizeable trade market from teams in need of a premier edge rusher. While the Bengals have faced pressure, including from quarterback Joe Burrow, to work out long-term deals with all of Hendrickson, Tee Higgins (who received the franchise tag) and Ja'Marr Chase (who is set to play out 2025 on his fifth-year option), the team is at least open to moving on from the 30-year-old All-Pro. Hendrickson has 35 sacks over the past two seasons and is doubtless vying for a new contract extension with a total value matching the other top playmakers at his position.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Leads league in sacks
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Hendrickson compiled a career-high 46 tackles (33 solo), including 17.5 sacks, plus six pass breakups and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season appearances in 2024.
Hendrickson has now logged back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks, a total which in 2024 was enough to beat out Myles Garrett (14.0 sacks) to lead the NFL. He accomplished that feat in no small part due to an exceptional Week 18 showing against the Steelers, in which he made five tackles (three solo) including 3.5 sacks, plus one pass defensed. The 30-year-old edge rusher is heading into the final year of his contract with the Bengals, and he'll remain one of the top fantasy options at his position in IDP formats for the 2025 season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Back in sack column Saturday
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Hendrickson recorded three tackles (two solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Saturday's 30-24 overtime win versus the Broncos.
Denver's offensive line was mostly able to keep Cincinnati's pass rush in check in Week 17, but Hendrickson was still able to manage half a sack. Going into the Bengals' matchup at Pittsburgh in Week 18, he's tied for the league lead in sacks this season (14.0) with Cleveland's Myles Garrett.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Sacks DTR in Week 16 win
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Hendrickson logged three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Bengals' 24-6 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Hendrickson got to Dorian Thompson-Robinson early in the second quarter for an eight-yard loss, which forced the Browns to punt two plays later. Hendrickson is now up to 13.5 sacks through 15 regular-season games, which leads the NFL, and he'll look to add to his total against Bo Nix and the Broncos on Saturday.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Ready to go for SNF
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Hendrickson (neck/personal) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Chargers.
Hendrickson was questionable for the contest due to a neck injury as well as a personal matter that he was dealing with this week. The defensive end leads the NFL with 11.0 sacks this season and he'll look to add to his total against Los Angeles.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Expected to play Sunday night
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Hendrickson (neck/personal) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Chargers, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
While Hendrickson will not travel with the team to Los Angeles, he's expected to fly out on his own and meet the team, as he's dealing with a personal matter. The NFL's sack leader with 11, Hendrickson's expected availability will be a boost for Cincinnati as it tries to get on track and enter the playoff mix.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Questionable for Week 11
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Hendrickson (neck) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Chargers, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Hendrickson has been dealing with the neck injury for parts of most of the season, but he still leads the league with 11.0 sacks. He was limited in Wednesday's practice this week before logging back-to-back DNPs on Thursday and Friday ahead of his questionable tag. The veteran edge rusher has yet to miss a game this season.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Opens week as limited
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Hendrickson (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Hendrickson suffered a neck stinger during the fourth quarter of the Bengals' Week 4 win over the Panthers. The 2017 third-round pick will have two more chances of increasing his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens. Through the first four games of the season, Hendrickson has tallied nine tackles (eight solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one pass defended.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Suffers stinger vs. Panthers
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Head coach Zac Taylor said after Sunday's 34-24 game against the Panthers that Hendrickson is dealing with a neck stinger, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Hendrickson collided with teammate Sam Hubbard on a pass rush during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Hendrickson was able to walk off the field under his own power, but the injury does put his availability for Week 5 against the Ravens on Oct. 6 in jeopardy. The Bengals' first injury report Wednesday will provide some clarity on Hendrickson's status for that AFC North showdown.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Won't return Sunday
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Hendrickson has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Panthers due to a neck injury, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Hendrickson injured his neck on a pass-rush attempt in the fourth quarter. He was checked on by trainers for several minutes and was able to walk off the field under his own power. The severity of Hendrickson's injury should be clearer following the conclusion of Sunday's contest. Joseph Ossai and Cedric Johnson will see more snaps at defensive end opposite starter Sam Hubbard.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Estimated as DNP
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Hendrickson (illness) was listed as a non-participant in Cincinnati's practice estimate Wednesday.
Hendrickson is dealing with an illness after recording 1.0 sacks during the team's loss to the Commanders in Week 3. If he ends up being limited or held out of Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Joseph Ossai and Cedric Johnson would likely see expanded roles.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Returns to practice
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Hendrickson (chest) returned to practice Wednesday, Chris Roling of USA Today reports.
Hendrickson missed the last week of practice due to a chest bruise, but the 29-year-old defensive end was back in pads for Wednesday's session. The 2017 third-round pick out of Florida Atlantic is coming off a career-best 17.5 sacks in 2023, and while he is seeking an extension, he has opted not to hold out during training camp. Hendrickson and the rest of the Bengals' starters should see the field for at least the first series of Saturday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers, per Geoff Hobson of the team's official site.
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Bengals' Trey Hendrickson: Cincinnati not interested in trade
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The Bengals aren't interested in trading Hendrickson, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the defensive end requested a trade Wednesday, with Hendrickson's reported motivation being that he's seeking a long-term commitment from the Bengals. At present, the 29-year-old -- who finished last season with 17.5 sacks -- is signed with Cincinnati through 2025. At this stage, the team doesn't appear inclined to deal the star pass rusher, a stance that also applies to wideout Tee Higgins, who also requested a trade earlier this offseason.
