The Cincinnati Bengals quietly have a problem brewing with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. While the spotlight shines on possible extensions for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals are one offseason removed from Hendrickson’s trade request over dissatisfaction with his contact.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin called a new contract for wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase a priority for the team this offseason, but it's not the only bit of contractual business hanging over the team's head.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin offered the latest on where things stand with Trey Hendrickson and a possible contract extension.

Bengals Defensive Coordinator Al Golden on Developing PlayersCINCINNATI — The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway chatted with Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin this week about a few topics, most notably contract extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson.

Much of the conversation around the 2025 offseason for the Bengals has been centered on the receiver position. Tee Higgins is a

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has 57 sacks in four seasons with Cincinnati, including back-to-back 17.5 sack seasons. He led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024. Hendrickson is entering the final year of his contract. He'll make $16 million in total cash in 2025.

It gets lost in the chatter about extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, never mind a coaching search now, but the Cincin