{"id":224511,"date":"2025-03-24T13:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=224511"},"modified":"2025-03-24T13:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:08:16","slug":"trey-hendrickson-contract-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/03\/24\/trey-hendrickson-contract-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Trey Hendrickson Contract Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is one of the best pass rushers in the National Football League. In four of his last five seasons, Hendrickson has recorded at least a whopping 13.5 sacks or more. Three of those four years came with the Bengals. Hendrickson has also recorded 17.5 sacks<\/a> in back-to-back seasons for Cincinnati. However, Trey Hendrickson wants a bigger payday after his career year in 2024. The Bengals have not seemed inclined to give him a raise. What are the latest updates surrounding this potential dilemma in Cincinnati?<\/p>\n

Trey Hendrickson Contract Update<\/h2>\n

Trey Hendrickson has proved to be one of the best pass rushers in the league. He now wants to be compensated as such. However, with the Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> giving massive contract extensions to star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase<\/a> and Tee Higgins<\/a>, a new deal for Hendrickson seems unlikely.<\/p>\n

It is also being reported<\/a> that if he does not receive a new deal, and is not traded, Trey Hendrickson could hold out for the entire 2025 season. This would be a disaster for the Bengals as this is a defensive unit that struggled massively last season despite Hendrickson’s dominance. Let’s dive into the three possible outcomes of the Hendrickson\/Bengals drama.<\/p>\n

Potential trade?<\/h3>\n

A Trey Hendrickson trade would send shockwaves through the NFL<\/a>. However, this could be the biggest win\/win outcome of this dilemma. The Bengals would ask for a huge haul in return for Hendrickson, and whoever trades for him would have to pay him as well. However, if Cincinnati has no intention of paying Hendrickson, a trade is the Bengals next best option, if a team meets their steep asking price. They would be able to get numerous players and picks in return. As for Hendrickson, he would get a fresh start and a massive contract extension with a new team. Nevertheless, it appears that the Bengals still do not want to trade Hendrickson.<\/p>\n

Hendrickson gets paid<\/h3>\n

One of the other possible outcomes is that the Bengals do give Trey Hendrickson a raise. This would be difficult, but not impossible for the Bengals to make work. Hendrickson currently has one year left on his deal where he is set to make $16 million<\/a>. If Cincinnati decides to pay Hendrickson, he is obviously a huge winner in this scenario. However, quite frankly, the Bengals would also be winners as this would mean they found a way to make it work financially. An extension also allows Cincinnati to retain their best pass rusher and defender long-term.<\/p>\n

Nothing happens, Hendrickson holds out<\/h3>\n

If the two sides can not agree on a new contract, and if the Cincinnati Bengals can not or will not find a trade partner, Hendrickson could hold out for the entire 2025 NFL season. This is obviously a lose\/lose situation for both the organization and player, Hendrickson sitting out would be a disappointment for NFL fans everywhere. He is one of the best defenders<\/a> in the league and a joy to watch. The Bengals can not afford to have Hendrickson sit out this season. It is crucial that the franchise either finds a way to extend him or finds a trade partner. They can not let their best defensive player sit on the bench for nothing this season.<\/p>\n

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