Trey Hendrickson is trying to change into the subsequent star participant to land a profitable contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it appears like he’s keen to go to excessive lengths to perform that objective.
The Bengals signed extensive receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year contract extensions on Sunday. Chase will make roughly $40M per 12 months with $112M assured. The annual wage makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL historical past. Higgins’ deal is value $115M, with the primary two years absolutely assured.
Hendrickson was given permission to seek a trade earlier this offseason, however the Bengals have reportedly had discussions together with his representatives about an extension. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler mentioned on “NFL Dwell” Wednesday that the 2 sides usually are not near a deal, nonetheless.
Hendrickson is alleged to be searching for greater than $30M per 12 months. He needs to be traded if the Bengals usually are not keen to present him that a lot cash. The defensive finish additionally has not dominated out refusing to play subsequent season.
“I do know this: I’ve heard this from a number of circles. Typically you hear gamers say, properly like, I am going to simply sit out this 12 months, and it is posturing. I truly suppose he would strongly take into account sitting out and presumably do it if they do not get a deal carried out. As a result of $16M this 12 months is simply not fairly sufficient in comparison with the place it ought to be,” Fowler mentioned, via Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Hendrickson had 35 sacks over the past two seasons. He had 17.5 sacks every season and completed second in NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr voting this 12 months. He’s owed $15.8M in 2025, which is the ultimate 12 months of his contract.
You possibly can perceive why Hendrickson needs to change into one of many highest-paid go rushers within the NFL, as his manufacturing backs it up. He has made the Professional Bowl in every of his 4 seasons with Cincinnati and has 57 sacks since he joined the workforce.
