CINCINNATI — The Trey Hendrickson saga continues.
The Bengals' star pass rusher wants a new contract. In recent weeks there's been some positive reporting around the idea that the team could sign him to a long-term deal. One report said the Bengals were in contact with Hendrickson since the draft.
The 30-year-old shot down that idea in a statement to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
“No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft," Hendrickson said in the statement. "The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level. Coaches are aware of these past conversations. Rather than using collaboration to get us to a point to bring me home to the team, they are no longer communicating. I have been eagerly awaiting a resolution of this situation, but that’s hard to do when there is no discussion and an evident lack of interest in reaching mutual goals.”
Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks last season with 17.5. He has 35 sacks over the past two seasons and is looking to get a substantial raise in 2025 and beyond.
Hendrickson currently has one year left on his current contract. He'll make $16 million in base salary this season without a new deal.
In March, we wrote that an agreement could take some time to come together.
Two months have passed since that article and Hendrickson still doesn't have a new deal.
For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and be sure to check us out on your favorite audio platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon.
Make sure you bookmark BengalsTalk.com for the latest Bengals news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!
You May Also Like:
Tee Higgins Gets Record-Setting Deal for WR2, Bengals Break Precedent to Keep Higgins in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals Tagged Tee Higgins: What's Next for the Star Wide Receiver?
Duke Tobin on Trey Hendrickson's Future With Bengals: 'He Has Earned a Pay Raise'
What Erick All's Injury Means for Bengals' Plans at Tight End in Free Agency and 2025 NFL Draft
Sources: Bengals Players 'Excited' About Defensive Coordinator Al Golden and Revamped Coaching Staff
Report: Arrests Made in Possible Relation to Joe Burrow Home Robbery
'He's an Expert Pass Pro Technician' - NFL World Reacts to Bengals New O-Line Coach Scott Peters
Former Bengals Coach Lou Anarumo Named Colts Defensive Coordinator
Legendary Bengals Coach Jim McNally Praises Offensive Line Hiring of Scott Peters
Bengals Fun Fact: Trio of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Cade York Finish 20-0
ESPN's Ben Solak Predicts Bengals Trade For Falcons Star Tight End Kyle Pitts
Related: Joe Burrow Sends ANOTHER Message to Bengals' Front Office
Cincinnati Bengals List of 2025 Opponents Finalized Ahead of Week 18 Season Finale
In Depth Look at Joe Burrow’s Case for NFL MVP Following Bengals’ Win Streak
Watch: Zac Taylor Tosses Out Game Balls Following Bengals’ Win Over Broncos in OT
Listen: Radio Call of Tee Higgins’ Game-Winning Touchdown in Bengals’ Win Over Broncos
Ja’Marr Chase Breaks Another Bengals Record, Becomes All-Time Leader for Receptions in a Season
-----
Join the 54,000+ Bengals fans that subscribe to us on YouTube.
Follow us on Twitter: @BengalsTalkSI
Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Bengals Podcast
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bengals/ as Trey Hendrickson Sounds Off on Cincinnati Bengals For Lack of Communication.