It’s rare for a player of Hendrickson’s caliber to play on expiring deal without any long-term security, which is why this is a pressing matter for both sides. Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin told The Enquirer the team recognizes they need to give Hendrickson a raise in an exclusive interview at the Senior Bowl last week.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson's future with the Bengals has been a topic of discussion for some time and Hendrickson suggested that this offseason will be the right time to settle the question once and for all.

John Sheeran discusses how Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is forcing the team to make a decision with his contract situation.