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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Bengals and Trey Hendrickson locked in contract war that could shatter Cincinnati's defense
Trey Hendrickson contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals has become a major NFL story, dragging on for months with no resolution in sight. As tensions escalate, both sides remain firm, leaving fans to wonder when the stalemate will end. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This ongoing battle could seriously affect Hendrickson's future and the Bengals' defense heading into the crucial 2025 season. Trey Hendrickson contract standoff threatening Cincinnati's defensive strength Since last year, the Bengals and Hendrickson have been locked in an increasingly ugly negotiation, with no clear sign of progress. This isn't your typical holdout or quiet contract dispute. Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowler and arguably the NFL's premier edge rusher over the past two seasons, has openly criticized the Bengals for their lack of communication and transparency. His frustration spilled over into public statements, underscoring how personal the matter has become. Hendrickson's stance is firm: he refuses to play under his current contract, which many view as a slap given his league-leading sack totals in 2024. The Bengals' offer, reportedly around $28 million per year, falls well short of the market value for a player of his caliber—especially when compared to stars like Maxx Crosby, who earns $35.5 million annually, and Myles Garrett at $40 million. This chasm in expectations has led to increasingly harsh actions, including the Bengals threatening fines if Hendrickson doesn't attend the mandatory minicamp in June. Rather than encouraging cooperation, the letter only deepened the rift, with Hendrickson calling out the move as a clear sign the Bengals do not intend to resolve the issue anytime soon. Insiders, like Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, believe the upcoming mandatory minicamp, scheduled for June 10-12 could force a breakthrough or at least create some urgency. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But given the current frostiness, it's more likely to be a flashpoint than a resolution. Also Read: While trading Hendrickson might seem like a drastic and short-sighted decision, the widening gulf and deteriorating relationship leave few alternatives. Losing Hendrickson would be a severe blow to Cincinnati's pass rush and defensive identity, especially with the 2025 season approaching.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trey Hendrickson predicted to lose contract standoff with Bengals
As written here consistently, barring a shocker, it has long felt like the Cincinnati Bengals will eventually emerge the "winners" of the contract standoff with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Those Bengals just happen to hold the vast majority of the leverage during this latest contract impasse with Hendrickson, despite the All-Pro's recent 20-plus minute airing of grievances at a team practice. Advertisement Despite this, Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated slots Hendrickson losing the standoff as one of his bold predictions for the season: "The alternative is to become Haason Reddick, which, for a player entering his age-31 season, cannot be appetizing. By taking the Bengals' reported current offer, Hendrickson can upgrade his salary by nearly $12 million and, while still being underpaid, improve upon his prospects for next offseason more by staying in Cincinnati than he could as a year-to-year mercenary for less on another roster." RELATED: Bengals UDFA is already turning heads at OTAs By now, Bengals fans know that isn't all that bold, though. This is merely the latest offseason dustup with Hendrickson over a contract. Past years have featured short one-year extensions and even reported threats of retirement. This offseason featured the Bengals actually granting him permission to seek a trade that never happened due to his age, production level, contract demands and trade asking price, to name a few factors. Advertisement Right now, Hendrickson is simply using every last bit of leverage he has left to make noise before the fines start to kick in during mandatory minicamp this month and training camp after that. He's extremely unlikely to actually miss games at his age with millions of dollars lost in fines while hurting his value with other teams. Hendrickson will likely wind up "losing' this affair in the form of a massive pay raise over the short-term, but just not for the exact number or years he and his reps seek. RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Trey Hendrickson predicted to lose contract standoff with Bengals
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Trey Hendrickson predicted to lose contract standoff with Bengals
Trey Hendrickson predicted to lose contract standoff with Bengals As written here consistently, barring a shocker, it has long felt like the Cincinnati Bengals will eventually emerge the "winners" of the contract standoff with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Those Bengals just happen to hold the vast majority of the leverage during this latest contract impasse with Hendrickson, despite the All-Pro's recent 20-plus minute airing of grievances at a team practice. Despite this, Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated slots Hendrickson losing the standoff as one of his bold predictions for the season: "The alternative is to become Haason Reddick, which, for a player entering his age-31 season, cannot be appetizing. By taking the Bengals' reported current offer, Hendrickson can upgrade his salary by nearly $12 million and, while still being underpaid, improve upon his prospects for next offseason more by staying in Cincinnati than he could as a year-to-year mercenary for less on another roster." RELATED: Bengals UDFA is already turning heads at OTAs By now, Bengals fans know that isn't all that bold, though. This is merely the latest offseason dustup with Hendrickson over a contract. Past years have featured short one-year extensions and even reported threats of retirement. This offseason featured the Bengals actually granting him permission to seek a trade that never happened due to his age, production level, contract demands and trade asking price, to name a few factors. Right now, Hendrickson is simply using every last bit of leverage he has left to make noise before the fines start to kick in during mandatory minicamp this month and training camp after that. He's extremely unlikely to actually miss games at his age with millions of dollars lost in fines while hurting his value with other teams. Hendrickson will likely wind up "losing' this affair in the form of a massive pay raise over the short-term, but just not for the exact number or years he and his reps seek. RELATED: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
The Cincinnati Bengals have the expected players missing OTAs right now. Said expected names are two veterans with different issues with the team. The surprise is a rookie, though, as the Begnals have found themselves at a serious contract impasse with first-round pick Shemar Stewart. Advertisement With OTAs underway, these are the players currently not attending, or at least not participating. DE Trey Hendrickson Hendrickson had that memorable 20-plus minute interview at practice not too long ago where he aired out his frustrations. But mandatory work hasn't started, which means fines haven't come into play yet. The standoff continues. RELATED: Shemar Stewart's contract beef with Bengals revealed in report LB Germaine Pratt Pratt has been out of the picture since his trade request around the time the Bengals moved on from Lou Anarumo and shifted to Al Golden. A trade still seems unlikely, given factors like his age and contract. DE Shemar Stewart The Bengals are reportedly trying to set a new contract precedent with Stewart's deal, which has caused the holdup. Unlike many first-rounders without a contract yet, he's choosing not to practice, although he is present. RELATED: Bengals takeaways and thoughts on Jermaine Burton, contract drama This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Cincinnati Bengals players missing OTAs list ahead of training camp
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Trey Hendrickson considering drastic options in Bengals contract standoff
Several people believe Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson might sit out the final year of his contract if a long-term deal isn't reached, ESPN reported Thursday. Both sides are in prolonged negotiations as trade talks with several teams about Hendrickson, who is seeking marking value and a long-term deal, have stalled. 'He's extremely dug in,' a source said told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who wrote that Hendrickson 'very well might follow through on his promise to miss games or even the season' if no deal occurs. Advertisement 4 Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson speaks to the media during NFL football practice on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. AP The Bengals granted Hendrickson's trade request this offseason and denying a separate request in 2024. Hendrickson explored the market before free agency and the NFL draft, and multiple teams initially showed interest in signing the 30-year-old to a long-term contract, but nothing materialized, according to ESPN's Ben Baby. Advertisement 4 Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) during the second quarter of a game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on October 13, 2024. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Hendrickson, who has a base salary of $15.8 million for 2025, has not participated in any voluntary workouts this offseason. He missed Cincinnati's offseason OTA workouts May 27-29, with another session set for June 2-4. Hendrickson, 30, has already been informed he could be fined if he misses the mandatory minicamp, which will take place June 10-12. Advertisement 4 Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) walks off the field following an a game against the Tennessee Titans on December 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. AP His deal remains in limbo after the Bengals locked up their two offensive weapons, signing wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to long-term contracts in March. The Bengals have $27.6 million in cap space for 2025. 4 Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) during a game on December 22, 2024, in Cincinnati. AP Advertisement Hendrickson has made it clear that he won't play if his contract situation isn't resolved. He played coy when asked if he was willing to skip games in the interim. Hendrickson was the NFL's sack leader in 2024 with 17.5 sacks — and accounted for 48 percent of Cincinatti's sack total last season. Last season, he was named to the Associated Press All-Pro team and made the Pro Bowl for the fourth straight time.
