Trey Hendrickson Shares Update on Contract Talks With Bengals: 'We've Had Multiple Good Conversations'

Hendrickson wants a long-term contract extension this offseason—with the Bengals or someone else.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates a sack in the second quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. The Bengals led 17-0 at halftime. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants a new contract after leading the league in sacks (17.5) and having an All-Pro season in 2024.

The 30-year-old shared an update about negotiations with the Bengals during an appearance on the Ross Tucker Podcast.

"We've had multiple good conversations," Hendrickson said. "It's just actions speak louder than words. That's how I play my game as well, even though I am a trash talker."

Hendrickson echoed the same "pay me or trade me" sentiment that he shared earlier this month.

"Moving forward I would like to remain a Bengal," Hendrickson said. "Some things in life like long-term security, being able to tell my wife where we're going to raise our son and not have to worry about playing a violent sport and shifting of where we're going—that would be ideal."

Tucker mentioned how tough it is to negotiate with the Bengals, but Hendrickson cut him off and defended the franchise. He also made it clear how much he loves the coaching staff, the front office and he certainly wants to be in Cincinnati.

"They've taken such great care of me though," Hendrickson said. "It was also like that in free agency. They had to take a chance and believe in me. I don't want that to go underappreciated because we do have this little uncomfortable business negotiations. They've taken care of me off the field as well, with my wife they've been so supportive. They've taken good care of me."

Hendrickson has 35 sacks combined over the past two seasons. Signing a two-year extension would make sense—especially if the Bengals would get him a significant bonus that would bolster his salary for the 2025 season.

Watch Hendrickson's entire conversation with Tucker below:

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