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Bengals Star Hendrickson Reporting to Camp, but Contract Dispute Looms
30 Jul
Summary
- Trey Hendrickson, Bengals' star defensive end, expected to report to training camp
- Hendrickson made it clear he won't play this season under his current $16 million contract
- Negotiations for a contract extension between Hendrickson and the Bengals have been "too brutal"
Trey Hendrickson, the Cincinnati Bengals' star defensive end, is expected to report to the team's training camp on Wednesday. This comes as a positive development, as Hendrickson had previously been absent from the team's offseason activities.
However, the bigger question is whether the Bengals and Hendrickson will be able to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Hendrickson has made it clear that he will not suit up for the upcoming 2023 NFL season under his current $16 million contract. The negotiations between the two sides have been described as "too brutal to believe there isn't" a resolution, suggesting the process has been challenging.
The Bengals typically do not offer more than one year of guaranteed money, except for their top players like quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. It remains to be seen if the team will be willing to meet Hendrickson's demands and make an exception in his case. As one of the team's best defenders, Hendrickson may be worth more than the $16 million he is currently slated to earn.
While Hendrickson's decision to report to camp is a positive step, the real test will be whether the two sides can come to an agreement on a contract extension that satisfies both the player and the team. The outcome of these negotiations will have a significant impact on the Bengals' defensive plans for the upcoming season.
