NFL Insider: Bengals Star Pass Rusher Trey Hendrickson's Next Contract Could be $30 Million Per Season

The 30-year-old wants a new contract after leading the NFL in sacks in 2024.

Jan 4, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) talk after the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants a contract extension this offseason. The All-Pro pass rusher essentially said "pay me or trade me" when asked about his future with the team earlier this week.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared the latest on Hendrickson, which includes a possible salary projection.

"It's logical to figure Hendrickson could get above $30 million per year," Fowler wrote. "The expectation is (Maxx) Crosby and Hendrickson will get strong trade interest if their respective teams decide to entertain calls. But teams must figure out this edge rush market, either by proactively signing their own players to high-end money or finding a way to get younger and cheaper at the position."

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Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks with 17.5 in 2024. He has one year left on his contract. The All-Pro signed a one-year, $21 million extension before the 2023 season.

While Fowler hinted at $30 million per year for Hendrickson, it's reasonable to think he'd be willing to take a market deal in the $25-27 million range—especially since he isn't a free agent.

Guys like Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons and Hendrickson will all likely get new contracts in the near future. Garrett wants out of Cleveland, so if they trade him, his new contract will come from his new team.

Check out Fowler's entire breakdown of the pass rusher market here.

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