Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson is still seeking a contract extension with veterans set to report to training camp on Wednesday, and some new information has emerged about his dispute with the team.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported on Monday evening that the overall dollar amount the Bengals have offered Hendrickson is not the issue. Hendrickson, who is set to make $16M in base salary this season, wants guaranteed money in 2026 and beyond.
If not for the disagreement over guaranteed money, Rapoport says Hendrickson would have signed a new deal by now.
“The Bengals have offered a substantial raise this year, plus a multi-year deal. It’s really not just about the overall dollars that the Bengals have offered Trey Hendrickson,” Rapoport said. “If it was just about the base money, then this would probably be done already. … He wants guaranteed money into next year and beyond. That is what a lot of the really good pass-rushing contracts have featured. That’s what T.J. Watt’s contract featured.
“I’m not saying that Trey Hendrickson’s gonna get the contract that T.J. Watt got, but his deal does have guarantees deep into the deal. That seems to be what Hendrickson wants.”
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