Report: Trey Hendrickson's Contract Future 'Remains Fluid' With Bengals

The team is trying to work out a new contract.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) walks off the field after the Cincinnati Bengals lost the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Things are static in the latest update on Trey Hendrickson's NFL future. FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz reported multiple teams are interested in trading for him, but the Bengals trade price suggests a desire to re-sign the veteran.

They are trying to work out a deal with the Defensive Player of the Year finalist.

"It won't be easy, but they haven't given up," Schultz wrote. "One league source even suggested they should punt to 2026 and give him a one-year deal worth $30 million — though it's unclear if that would appease Hendrickson.

"Sources indicate multiple teams, including the Indianapolis Colts — who have his former defensive coordinator in Lou Anarumo — are interested in trading for him. However, satisfying both Hendrickson with a new contract and the Bengals with trade compensation is proving difficult — perhaps even impossible. The Bengals recognize Hendrickson's importance to the team and remain in constant contact with his camp, hoping to get something done. The situation remains fluid, but Cincinnati would love to find a solution."

Free agency has largely slowed down as the second wave drags along into the back end of March. Cincinnati could still sign Hendrickson and then add to the team with what's left on the market. Could is the key word with how fast things can move in the NFL.

Retaining Hendrickson might be crucial for the defense doing enough to let Joe Burrow's offense drive wins. He is set to earn $16 million on the final year of his contract this coming season. Read the full report here.

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