The Bengals front office and Trey Hendrickson have reportedly resumed contract talks. ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler said the defensive end and the team have resumed talks, calling it a step in the right direction. It’s the latest twist in the saga that has engrossed the Bengals for much of the offseason.Hendrickson has made it clear—he wants a long-term, higher-paying deal.However, there has been some communication disputes between the star defensive end and the front office. Now, both sides are back at the bargaining table.So far, Hendrickson has skipped all off-season workouts, but this latest development could be a sign of progress.2025 is the final year Hendrickson is under contract with the Bengals. In four seasons with Cincinnati, Hendrickson has recorded 57 sacks, made the Pro Bowl each season and was a first-team All-Pro in 2024.He led the NFL in sacks last year, recording 17.5.According to Spotrac, Hendrickson is set to make $18.6 million this coming season,Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow has publicly supported Hendrickson, saying at his first press conference of the offseason, “He’s a guy that deserves to get paid what he wants and what the market is.

CINCINNATI —

The Bengals front office and Trey Hendrickson have reportedly resumed contract talks.

ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler said the defensive end and the team have resumed talks, calling it a step in the right direction.

It’s the latest twist in the saga that has engrossed the Bengals for much of the offseason.

Hendrickson has made it clear—he wants a long-term, higher-paying deal.

However, there has been some communication disputes between the star defensive end and the front office.

Now, both sides are back at the bargaining table.

So far, Hendrickson has skipped all off-season workouts, but this latest development could be a sign of progress.

2025 is the final year Hendrickson is under contract with the Bengals. In four seasons with Cincinnati, Hendrickson has recorded 57 sacks, made the Pro Bowl each season and was a first-team All-Pro in 2024.

He led the NFL in sacks last year, recording 17.5.

According to Spotrac, Hendrickson is set to make $18.6 million this coming season,

Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow has publicly supported Hendrickson, saying at his first press conference of the offseason, “He’s a guy that deserves to get paid what he wants and what the market is.