The Cincinnati Bengals quietly have a problem brewing with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. While the spotlight shines on possible extensions for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the Bengals are one offseason removed from Hendrickson’s trade request over dissatisfaction with his contact.

Although Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks in 2024, both sides might not agree on a contract extension.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin called a new contract for wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase a priority for the team this offseason, but it's not the only bit of contractual business hanging over the team's head.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin offered the latest on where things stand with Trey Hendrickson and a possible contract extension.

Joe Burrow reiterated at the Pro Bowl Games on Thursday that he hopes teammates Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins receive lucrative contract extensions.

What else speaks to Hendrickson’s importance? The droves of trade ideas making the rounds, such a recent one that suggests the Chicago Bears could get him from the Bengals in return for a third-round pick, courtesy of Bear Report’s Andrew Freeman:

CINCINNATI — Duke Tobin doesn't sound very optimistic about Cincinnati's chances of keeping Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase under contract for years to come. He discussed the "hard" task of pulling that off with The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway.

Much of the conversation around the 2025 offseason for the Bengals has been centered on the receiver position. Tee Higgins is a

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has 57 sacks in four seasons with Cincinnati, including back-to-back 17.5 sack seasons. He led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024. Hendrickson is entering the final year of his contract. He'll make $16 million in total cash in 2025.

Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's

After failing to make the playoffs this past season, the Cincinnati Bengals are facing a crucial off-season. It began with the firing of defensive coordinator L