Despite that uncertainty, though, Bengals owner Mike Brown expressed optimism that a deal with Hendrickson will get done. Brown told reporters, " I think it will get done ," in regards to a new deal for Hendrickson. Brown doubled down, saying the team was not looking to trade Hendrickson and is "working on getting [a deal] done."

There's optimism that the Cincinnati Bengals and Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson can reach an agreement on a new contract extension.