The Cincinnati Bengals were able to placate defensive end Trey Hendrickson by increasing his 2025 salary by $14 million, but they could not come to a long-term agreement with the superstar pass rusher.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Shortly after Trey Hendrickson reported to Cincinnati Bengals training camp in late July, defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery received a text from the All-Pro. It was around 5:30 in the morning. “Are you in the building?”

Hendrickson talked often about wanting long-term security and that’s why he was unwilling to take the Bengals original three-year offer. According to a report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Hendrickson turned down a three-year, $95 million deal that didn’t include guaranteed money in the second year.

After months of uncertainty, Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals were able to find a compromise that works for both the player and team that ensures he will play at least one more season in Cincinnati.

The Green Bay Packers made an offer to the Cincinnati Bengals for edge rusher Trey Hendrickson before landing Micah Parsons in the offseason's blockbuster trade, according to Ian Rapoport. The Bengals and Hendrickson agreed to a major contract revision last month following a lengthy and contentious deliberation process,

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Hendrickson signed a new contract this week, raising his 2025 salary by $13 million in cash ($1 million in incentives) to a possible $30 million this season and a chance at free agency this coming spring. A long-term solution was the top option for Hendrickson, but he's glad to have all of this behind him despite the compromise.

All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed on a new one-year contract, ending his hold-in, three people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the contract.

The Cincinnati Bengals and hold-in defensive end Trey Hendrickson, the 2024 NFL sacks leader, finalized an agreement on a new contract, the team announced. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Hendrickson receives a $14-million raise for this season.

Translated: The Bengals went heavily backloaded on the contract and stuck to the idea that they won’t give out major guarantees beyond the first year of a deal. We knew that latter part about guarantees already, but it’s still a little staggering to see the $39 million on the back end there.

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