Hendrickson’s Future Unclear as Bengals Go Quiet on Contract Extension

Cincinnati gave the defensive end permission to seek trade in March but hasn’t spoken with him post-draft.

Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals prepares for a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Dec. 23, 2023. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

The Cincinnati Bengals have been radio silent in contract talks with defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who has been asking for a long-term contract extension for much of the offseason.

“No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft,” Hendrickson said in a statement to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.