{"id":24667,"date":"2025-06-02T23:21:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T23:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=24667"},"modified":"2025-06-02T23:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T23:21:49","slug":"bengals-and-trey-hendrickson-locked-in-contract-war-that-could-shatter-cincinnatis-defense-nfl-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=24667","title":{"rendered":"Bengals and Trey Hendrickson locked in contract war that could shatter Cincinnati\u2019s defense | NFL News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<section>\n<div data-ua-type=\"1\">\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Trey Hendrickson\u2019s contract standoff puts Bengals\u2019 2025 defense on edge (Image via: Getty Images)\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-121580394,imgsize-19434,width-400,resizemode-4\/121580394.jpg\" alt=\"Bengals and Trey Hendrickson locked in contract war that could shatter Cincinnati\u2019s defense | NFL News - Times of India\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span title=\"Trey Hendrickson\u2019s contract standoff puts Bengals\u2019 2025 defense on edge (Image via: Getty Images)\">Trey Hendrickson\u2019s contract standoff puts Bengals\u2019 2025 defense on edge (Image via: Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Trey Hendrickson contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals has become a major NFL story, dragging on for months with no resolution in sight. As tensions escalate, both sides remain firm, leaving fans to wonder when the stalemate will end.<\/p>\n<p>This ongoing battle could seriously affect Hendrickson\u2019s future and the Bengals\u2019 defense heading into the crucial 2025 season.<\/p>\n<h2>Trey Hendrickson contract standoff threatening Cincinnati\u2019s defensive strength<\/h2>\n<p>Since last year, the Bengals and Hendrickson have been locked in an increasingly ugly negotiation, with no clear sign of progress. This isn\u2019t your typical holdout or quiet contract dispute. Hendrickson, a four-time Pro Bowler and arguably the NFL\u2019s premier edge rusher over the past two seasons, has openly criticized the Bengals for their lack of communication and transparency.<\/p>\n<p>His frustration spilled over into public statements, underscoring how personal the matter has become.Hendrickson\u2019s stance is firm: he refuses to play under his current contract, which many view as a slap given his league-leading sack totals in 2024. The Bengals\u2019 offer, reportedly around $28 million per year, falls well short of the market value for a player of his caliber\u2014especially when compared to stars like Maxx Crosby, who earns $35.5 million annually, and Myles Garrett at $40 million.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/motorcyclesports.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-19271.jpg\" alt=\"Bengals' defensive dilemma deepens as Trey Hendrickson's contract chaos  sparks potential blockbuster trade for Brian Burns\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This chasm in expectations has led to increasingly harsh actions, including the Bengals threatening fines if Hendrickson doesn\u2019t attend the mandatory minicamp in June. Rather than encouraging cooperation, the letter only deepened the rift, with Hendrickson calling out the move as a clear sign the Bengals do not intend to resolve the issue anytime soon.Insiders, like Sports Illustrated\u2019s Albert Breer, believe the upcoming mandatory minicamp, scheduled for June 10-12 could force a breakthrough or at least create some urgency.<\/p>\n<p>But given the current frostiness, it\u2019s more likely to be a flashpoint than a resolution.Also Read: Elijah Moore praises Buffalo\u2019s support and Josh Allen\u2019s leadership amid Bills\u2019 receiver overhaulWhile trading Hendrickson might seem like a drastic and short-sighted decision, the widening gulf and deteriorating relationship leave few alternatives. Losing Hendrickson would be a severe blow to Cincinnati\u2019s pass rush and defensive identity, especially with the 2025 season approaching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFL News: The contract disagreement between Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals continues to dominate NFL headlines, with no clear end in sight. 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