Trey Hendrickson, defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, is still trying his best to negotiate a better contract extension with the team. Hendrickson is seeking a fully guaranteed deal, but the team is definitely not ready to hand this out to the veteran defensive end.
The talented football player reportedly wants to be treated in the same manner as other players in the team like Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, who got plenty of guaranteed money in their extensions, according to renowned reporter Jeremy Fowler. Fowler appeared on ‘Get Up’ on ESPN and discussed Hendrickson’s demands from the team and the dilemma that the Cincinnati Bengals are facing.
“Trey Hendrickson remains in Florida. They are at an impasse. He wants a multi-year deal, but he also wants guaranteed money with that structure. The Bengals are comfortable with a lot of that. In fact, they have some of this deal essentially done. The Bengals are not willing to meet the player at the guaranteed money and we’re here because he’s got 35 sacks in two years. He feels like he should get similar treatment to a Joe Burrow, to a Jamar Chase. Star players in Cincinnati that have got good guaranteed structures, now the Bengals can argue those players are younger in their prime or Hendrickson is on his third contract.” Jeremy Fowler spoke about Trey Hendrickson in ESPN’s ‘Get Up’.
The latest on the Trey Hendrickson stand-off with #Bengals, and what’s next for Cincinnati if he stays away, on @GetUpESPN pic.twitter.com/HwGAkGzyzK
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 29, 2025
Trey Hendrickson shared on his Instagram last week that he is leaving the state to be in Florida until the team gets back to him about his contract extension. The player remarked that he does not want to be a distraction to his teammates.
Trey Hendrickson Will Come To Training Camp After Ending Holdout
In other news, Trey Hendrickson will soon be coming to the Cincinnati Bengals training camp after ending his holdout, according to the latest reports. Renowned NFL reporter, Ian Rapoport, stated that Hendrickson might soon come to the training camp on Wednesday despite not getting a solid deal with the team yet.
Hendrickson’s contract extension conundrum has had Bengals fans severely calling the team out. The defensive end has proved himself to be a valuable member time and time again and if he does indeed leave the team, Cincinnati’s defense will struggle immensely.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals will be getting ready for the upcoming NFL season which will kick off in Week 1 with a matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals are hoping that starting quarterback Joe Burrow leads them to the Super Bowl this time out after failing to get even close to the playoffs in the 2024 season.
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