The Cincinnati Bengals’ contract talks with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson have stalled, and the situation has taken a turn for the worse after Bengals owner Katie Blackburn made some “not-great” comments in an interview. Hendrickson responded to the remarks on The Pat McAfee Show, expressing his disappointment and frustration.
According to Hendrickson, he was led to believe that a new contract would be in place by the offseason, but communication with the team has been poor over the past couple of months. He also stated that he doesn’t need to be the highest-paid player at his position and doesn’t want to play on short-term contracts.
Hendrickson’s comments highlighted the lack of direct communication between the team and his agent, as well as a perceived lack of urgency in reaching an agreement. The defensive end expressed his willingness to discuss the contract details with the Bengals if they have something to offer, but it seems that trust has been broken.
The situation has sparked frustration from fans and critics alike, who feel that Hendrickson deserves better than the way he’s being handled by the team’s ownership.
Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/4/2/24399707/trey-hendrickson-katie-blackburn-bengals-contract