Trey Hendrickson is seeking to change into the subsequent star participant to land a profitable contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it feels like he’s prepared to go to excessive lengths to perform that aim.
The Bengals signed vast receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year contract extensions on Sunday. Chase will make roughly $40M per yr 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 totally assured.
Hendrickson was given permission to hunt a commerce earlier this offseason, however the Bengals have reportedly had discussions together with his representatives about an extension. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler mentioned on “NFL Stay” Wednesday that the 2 sides aren’t near a deal, nonetheless.
Hendrickson is claimed to be searching for greater than $30M per yr. He desires to be traded if the Bengals aren’t prepared 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 yr, and it is posturing. I truly assume he would strongly contemplate sitting out and presumably do it if they do not get a deal carried out. As a result of $16M this yr is simply not fairly sufficient in comparison with the place it ought to be,” Fowler mentioned, through Dave Clark of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Hendrickson had 35 sacks over the previous two seasons. He had 17.5 sacks every season and completed second in NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr voting this yr. He’s owed $15.8M in 2025, which is the ultimate yr of his contract.
You’ll be able to perceive why Hendrickson desires 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 staff.
