CINCINNATI — Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals are in the process of finalizing a deal that will keep him in Cincinnati for the upcoming season, with Hendrickson set to receive a $14 million raise.
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The agreement comes after the Bengals and Hendrickson resumed contract negotiations ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
Hendrickson, who was already under contract, will now earn $30 million this season and will become a free agent at the end of the year.
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The defensive star initially skipped training camp, attending without participating in practice, as he awaited a resolution to his contract situation.
By mid-August, reports indicated that Cincinnati was considering trade offers, though a trade was deemed challenging this late in the preseason.
Ultimately, both parties reached a mutually beneficial agreement, allowing Hendrickson to remain with the Bengals for the season while addressing his concerns over compensation.
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