Trey Hendrickson is seeking to develop into the subsequent star participant to land a profitable contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it feels like he’s keen to go to excessive lengths to perform that aim.
The Bengals signed broad 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 price $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 Stay” Wednesday that the 2 sides will not be near a deal, nonetheless.
Hendrickson is alleged to be looking for greater than $30M per yr. He desires to be traded if the Bengals will not be keen to provide 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. Generally you hear gamers say, nicely like, I will simply sit out this yr, and it is posturing. I really suppose he would strongly take into account sitting out and probably do it if they do not get a deal performed. As a result of $16M this yr is simply not fairly sufficient in comparison with the place it needs 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 yr. He’s owed $15.8M in 2025, which is the ultimate yr of his contract.
You possibly can perceive why Hendrickson desires to develop 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 crew.
