Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has skipped training camp amid a contract dispute with the team. ESPN confirmed that Hendrickson is not in Ohio at present, after posting a photo on his Instagram account showing him driving through Florida. The 30-year-old is pushing for a new contract extension, which includes guaranteed money for each year of the deal.
Hendrickson’s current contract expires after this season, and his representatives have reportedly asked for more guarantees than the team is willing to offer. The extension process has been contentious, with other prominent pass rushers landing lucrative deals in recent weeks.
Despite Hendrickson’s absence from training camp, Bengals coach Zac Taylor expressed confidence that an agreement will be reached. “We’ve seen Trey play,” Taylor said. “I know what to expect from him when he gets in here.” The team is set to open the regular season on September 7 against the Cleveland Browns.
The contract dispute highlights the challenges facing veterans like Hendrickson, who have been impacted by recent record-breaking deals for their peers.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trey-hendrickson-posts-cryptic-message-skips-bengals-training-camp-contract-dispute