Trey Hendrickson

The Bengals reportedly still hope to sign Trey Hendrickson to an extension.

Fantasy Impact

The report was made the day after the Bengals signed Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year extensions. It is unclear how a deal can get done cap wise, but the Bengals are trying to get it done. Hendrickson requested a trade earlier in the offseason.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that “there has been communication, in recent days, between Trey Hendrickson’s representation and the Bengals.”

Fantasy Impact

Hendrickson requested a trade, but the Bengals are trying to open enough money to retain him through the extensions with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. This will remain a situation to monitor.

The Cardinals “have inquired” about Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson.

Fantasy Impact

Hendrickson was granted permission to seek a trade earlier this week after an extension was unable to be agreed upon. The Commanders and Falcons have also been rumored to have interest.

The Cincinnati Bengals have permitted Defensive Player of the Year finalist and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson permission to pursue a trade.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the public pressure from QB Joe Burrow to get all of their stars paid, the Bengals only have so much money to go around. Furthermore, Cincinnati historically has been a stickler front office regarding contract discussions, and given Hendrickson's expressed desire for a pay raise, a trade may be the best option for both parties. Hendrickson is coming off of consecutive 17.5-sack seasons (league leader in 2024) and had one season left on his deal. He requested a trade last offseason as well.

Cincinnati Bengals star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson "earned a pay raise" for his production, but Cincy's director of player personnel says, "We can't have guys at the top of the payroll in every position, right?"

Fantasy Impact

Hendrickson was the NFL's sack leader in 2024 with 17.5, 3.5 more than anyone else in the NFL. However, his situation in Cincinnati has been murky as he requested a trade last offseason due to contract discussion complications. The Bengals have developed a reputation as a front office who is stingy with extensions and top-of-the-line money, as evidenced by the Tee Higgins saga, so Hendrickson's "earned" pay raise could only further grow the impasse, especially with one year left on his deal.