Pro Football Rumors
The monthslong (perhaps yearslong) Trey Hendrickson contract saga in Cincinnati has reached a conclusion — for 2025, at least. With less than two weeks remaining before the Bengals’ opener, a deal is in place.
Hendrickson and the Bengals are in agreement on a revised contract, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. After Rapoport and NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero indicated the sides were close, it appears this endless chapter is complete. This is being described as a “big” 2025 raise, per NFL.com, potentially pointing to a short-term resolution — rather than the long-term deal with significant guarantees Hendrickson sought.
Earlier today, a report surfaced indicating the Bengals and Hendrickson had resumed talks. The Bengals had long been willing to give Hendrickson a high AAV on a short-term agreement, but the 30-year-old pass rusher had understandably sought a guarantee package that provides better long-term security. It does not appear the D-end will land what he wants, and Rapoport points to a 2025 raise being the compromise here.
More to come.
