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

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.

After requesting a trade to protest not getting an extension, Hendrickson proved his worth again during the season.

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

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) celebrates a stop in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday,

Speaking to Kelsey Conway at the Senior Bowl, Bengals de facto GM Duke Tobin said the plan is to try and sign DE Trey Hendrickson to a contract extension this offseason. Whether or not the two sides will be successful is a much more open question,

Paying both Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson will require extending their current contracts, and it's no surprise that the front office is inclined to take care of both players