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Sources – Trey Hendrickson not reporting for Bengals minicamp

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  • Ben ChildJun 10, 2025, 09:09 AM ET

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      Ben Child covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the corporate in July 2019. Previous to ESPN, he labored for varied newspapers in Texas, most lately at The Dallas Morning Information the place he coated school sports activities. He gives each day protection of the Bengals for ESPN.com, whereas making appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN’s NFL reveals and ESPN Radio applications. A local of Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the College of North Texas with a bachelor’s diploma in journalism. He’s an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist College and a member of the Asian American Journalists Affiliation (AAJA).

CINCINNATI — The scenario between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive finish Trey Hendrickson has escalated.

Hendrickson won’t report for the workforce’s obligatory minicamp that begins Tuesday, sources instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The All-Professional edge rusher didn’t take part in any of the workforce’s voluntary exercises as he seeks a brand new contract forward of the season.

Hendrickson’s solely look throughout offseason exercises was to talk to reporters to element the scenario between himself and the workforce. The 30-year-old mentioned he had no intention of enjoying on the ultimate yr of his present contract. He’s in search of a long-term cope with assured cash, whereas he mentioned the workforce is eyeing a short-term contract.

That is the second straight yr {that a} Bengals participant has restricted his minicamp participation due to a contract scenario. Final yr, broad receiver Ja’Marr Chase didn’t partake in any follow drills throughout minicamp, which began a hold-in that lasted by coaching camp. Chase obtained his contract this offseason — a four-year, $161 million deal that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback within the league.

Hendrickson is ready to earn $16 million in money this season and is coming off the most effective yr of his profession. He and Chase had been Cincinnati’s first All-Professional alternatives since 2015. Hendrickson led the league in sacks (17.5) and was named to the Professional Bowl for the fourth straight season.

The previous Florida Atlantic standout is ready to earn $16 million this season. Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett, reset the sting rusher market when he earned a deal in March that pays him $40 million yearly.

If Hendrickson misses all the minicamp, he might be fined as much as $104,768, in accordance with the phrases set within the collective bargaining settlement between the league and the gamers’ union.

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