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New York Post
23-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Trey Hendrickson explains his holdout as Bengals drama deepens
Trey Hendrickson peeled back the curtain on why he's holding out on the Bengals. Speaking with The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the star pass rusher said he's in Jacksonville training after he didn't get what he wanted during negotiations with the franchise. 'I spent the last 30 days at my home in Cincinnati, which is across the river from the stadium,' Hendrickson told the outlet. We were given two offers within a 24-hour period, and (neither) of them had the guarantees we were looking for. I wanted to be there, but there's no way I would be able to sit there in the house and hear the practice whistles while also being a distraction. I don't want to ruin the other 10 guys' 2025 season on my contract language. Advertisement Defensive end Trey Hendrickson walks off the field following the Bengals' road win over the Titans on Dec. 15, 2024. 'I was more than willing to take less in some ways in order to make a deal work to accommodate the presented needs. I verbalized to the Bengals that I wanted to be a captain, to lead a young defense. And once rookie Shemar Stewart gets back at camp, I want to pass along the knowledge that I have, just like Cam Jordan once did for me. As I see it, Shemar and I are not competitors, we're teammates. I'm excited to go to work with him when the time comes.' Contract talks appeared to be trending in the right direction Monday before Hendrickson posted a photo to his Instagram story Tuesday with a location tag of Florida — hundreds of miles south of the Bengals' training camp. Advertisement Just one day earlier, Bengals owner Mike Brown expressed optimism on a potential deal with Hendrickson. 'We will get it done at some point, I think,' Brown told reporters. 'I think we are in a good spot. I hope this thing comes together soon.' Hendrickson had high praise for Brown in his conversation with The Athletic despite the tough negotiations. Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson speaks to media during the team's practice on May 13, 2025. AP Advertisement 'As a man, he's amazing. I don't think anyone in Cincinnati has a bigger heart, I understand this is part of the business… I don't want to repeat my actions at (mandatory) minicamp,' Hendrickson said. 'I have a great relationship with Zac [Taylor] and I want to keep it that way. The Bengals want me to be in Cincinnati and I want to be in Cincinnati.' The Bengals have reportedly only been willing to offer Hendrickson, 30, one year of guaranteed money. Fellow star pass rushers T.J. Watt, Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett have all received three years of guaranteed money in recent months. Hendrickson, who is set to make $15.8 million in the final year of his contract this year, led the NFL in sacks last season with 17.5, was named First Team All-Pro and was second in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Trey Hendrickson sends Bengals a message as ‘atrociously low' contract talks fall apart
The Bengals' training camp began Tuesday, and star Trey Hendrickson is nowhere near Cincinnati. While contract talks with Hendrickson seemed to be trending in the right direction Monday, training camp has now begun, and the negotiations may have crumbled as the All-Pro is not reporting to camp. Hendrickson posted a photo to his Instagram story Tuesday with a location tag of Florida, a few states and hundreds of miles south of where he is supposed to be practicing with his team if he were happy with his contract. 4 Trey Hendrickson's Instagram Story from Tuesday morning. Instagram/trey_hendrickson91 Bengals owner Mike Brown spoke Monday on his optimism surrounding a deal with Hendrickson. 'We will get it done at some point, I think,' Brown told reporters. 'I think we are in a good spot. I hope this thing comes together soon.' But Hendrickson's holdout suggests that an agreement may be a bit further away. On NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football,' former linebacker Manti Te'o reported that Hendrickson spoke with him, and he confirmed the Bengals' offer for Hendrickson was 'atrociously low.' 4 Trey Hendrickson is still waiting for a contract extension in Cincinnati. Getty Images According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the dispute is centered around guaranteed money. Cincinnati has reportedly only been willing to offer one year of guaranteed money — a far cry from the three years of guaranteed money that fellow top pass rushers TJ Watt, Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett have received in recent months. Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks last season with 17.5, was named First Team All-Pro and was second in Defensive Player of the Year voting. 4 Trey Hendrickson has reached four straight Pro Bowls. Getty Images The 30-year-old is entering the final year of his current contract and is set to make $15.8 million for the season. Hendrickson has adamantly stated he would not play under his current deal and has sought long-term deals similar to those of the league's other premier edge rushers. Just last week, Watt signed a record-breaking three-year, $123 million extension with the Steelers. Garrett previously signed a four-year, $160 million deal with the Browns and Crosby agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million deal with the Raiders. All three signed for more than $90 million in guaranteed money. 4 Trey Hendrickson has 35 sacks across the last two seasons. Getty Images Hendrickson has been in the same pass-rushing tier as all three players and is even second in the league in sacks over the past three years, only trailing Garrett. But until the Bengals offer him close to what he feels he deserves, it may be some time before he's seen in Cincinnati.
New York Post
21-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Bengals owner expresses optimism in Trey Hendrickson contract saga: ‘We will get it done'
The Trey Hendrickson contract saga with the Bengals could finally be close to the finish line. Bengals owner Mike Brown spoke to the media Monday about the ongoing contract drama between the team and its All-Pro edge rusher on the eve of mandatory training camp. 'We will get it done at some point, I think,' Brown told reporters. 'I think we are in a good spot. I hope this thing comes together soon.' 4 Trey Hendrickson has disputed with the Bengals for his contract throughout the entire offseason. AP Hendrickson is currently under a one-year, $15.8 million contract — much to his displeasure. The 30-year-old led the NFL last season with 17.5 sacks, was named First Team All-Pro and was second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, only behind Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II. Hendrickson has had at least 13.5 sacks in four of his last five seasons and has made the Pro Bowl for four straight seasons. The All-Pro edge rusher has been outspoken about his desire for a new contract, and Steelers edge rusher TJ Watt's record-breaking three-year, $123 million extension last week certainly added fuel to Hendrickson's fire. 4 Trey Hendrickson has totaled 35 sacks across the last two seasons. AP Hendrickson has criticized the Bengals' lack of communication, expressed unwillingness to play under his current deal and skipped voluntary workouts. His decision to miss mandatory minicamp in June resulted in fines totaling more than $100,000. But as badly as Hendrickson wants his new contract, Brown would like to retain the superstar. 'We are not going to trade Trey. We are working on getting it done,' he said. 4 Hendrickson takes down former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Clearly, one side will have to budge. 'We've been through a few — and he pushes hard, he gets emotional,' Brown said of the negotiations with Hendrickson. 'We never have an easy time of it. And if there's one thing that is consistent, it always gets done. I think this one will too.' While Cincinnati has awarded long-term deals to quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the contract disputes with defenders appear to be becoming a theme. 4 Hendrickson spoke to reporters in May about his contract dispute. AP Bengals draft pick and fellow defensive end Shemar Stewart is the only first-rounder still unsigned since the 2025 NFL Draft in April. 'He needs to be here. I would encourage him to be here,' Bengals executive Duke Tobin said. 'He's listening to the advice he's paying for (from his agents). I don't understand the advice … We're treating him fairly.'
USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What Eagles fans should know about the Washington Commanders before training camp begins
With mid-July fast approaching, we're looking at what Eagles fans should know about the Washington Commanders before training camp begins. The Eagles have one of the youngest teams in the NFL after several key departures and the retirement of Brandon Graham during the offseason. Such attrition provides the opportunity for younger players on the roster to assume larger roles while creating another Super Bowl window for a team that'll have new starters at several key defensive positions. Over the next two weeks, we will conduct mini-previews of four NFC East teams as they begin reporting for training camp, with the Giants' rookies set to report a week from Tuesday. Washington is next, with Philadelphia reporting on July 21 and Dallas reporting on July 22. With mid-July fast approaching, we're looking at what Eagles fans should know about the Washington Commanders before training camp begins. Commanders' external free agency or trade additions this offseason: WR Deebo Samuel Samuel, a second-round pick by the 49ers in 2019, has 5,935 total yards and 42 touchdowns on 536 touches. Although his best season came in 2021, when he earned a Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro selection for amassing 1,770 yards and 14 touchdowns, he has recorded at least 800 scrimmage yards in five of his six NFL seasons. OL Laremy Tunsil Tunsil, a first-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2016, is a five-time Pro Bowler, all of which have come since 2019, with 125 starts in as many games. Few players have performed as well as Tunsil when it comes to protecting quarterbacks, as he received a pass-blocking grade of at least 84 from Pro Football Focus in five of the last six seasons. He allowed zero pressures in seven games last season -- second only to Lane Johnson among offensive tackles. DB Will Harris DT Javon Kinlaw DT Eddie Goldman CB Jonathan Jones DE Deatrich Wise DE Jacob Martin OL Nate Herbig OL Forster Sarell WR Michael Gallup Commanders' external free agency departures this offseason: The Commanders suffered several losses including wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (Bears), safety Darrick Forrest (Bills), offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (Browns), linebacker Mykal Walker (Cardinals), cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (Chargers), defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (Cowboys), wide receiver Dyami Brown (Jaguars), safety Jeremy Chinn (Raiders), and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (Vikings). Commanders key weapons Star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was 3rd on the team in yards from scrimmage and led the team in rushing yards. Terry McLaurin is a star, Zach Ertz is reliable, and Deebo Samuel will look to regain his mojo. Will the Commanders' free agency additions pan out? The addition of Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil is an immediate upgrade on offense, while Javon Kinlaw provides depth at defensive tackle. How did the Commanders approach the 2025 NFL draft? The Washington Commanders' 2025 draft class includes Josh Conerly Jr. (OT), Trey Amos (CB), Jaylin Lane (WR), Kain Medrano (LB), and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB). Washington only had five picks, selecting Conerly in the first round, Amos in the second, Lane in the fourth, Medrano in the sixth, and Croskey-Merritt in the seventh. When does training camp for the Washington Commanders begin? Training camp begins for the Commanders on July 22, with rookies reporting on July 18. Washington will hold a training camp at its headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia. The Commanders will hold three open practices for all fans: July 27, July 29, and August 2. They will also have three open practices for season ticket members in select membership types: July 28, July 3,0, and August 4. All practices begin at 9 a.m. ET and are subject to change.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Art Monk to have his No. 81 retired by Commanders during Nov. 2 game against Seahawks
Art Monk will have his No. 81 retired by the Washington Commanders during their Week 8 Sunday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2, the team announced on Tuesday. Monk was surprised by former teammates Doug Williams, Ricky Sanders and Gary Clark, as well as Commanders owner Josh Harris and team president Mark Clouse, along with members of Monk's family who visited the wide receiver's home in Florida to inform him of the honor. Monk played 14 of his 16 NFL seasons in Washington and was a three-time Pro Bowler and was named a 1984 NFL First Team All-Pro. He's the franchise's all-time leading receiver with 12,026 receiving yards and 65 touchdowns during his time in Washington. He won three Super Bowls and his name is among those in the team's ring of honor. In 2008, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with former teammate Darrell Green. Advertisement "I can sit here and take all the credit, but a lot of the credit also goes to them and to the rest of my teammates because a team is a team," Monk said. "One could not do their job without the other." Monk will join Green (28), Sonny Jurgensen (9), Sean Taylor (21), Sammy Baugh (33), and Bobby Mitchell (49) as the only players in franchise history to have their number retired.
