CINCINNATI — The state of affairs 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 advised 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 state of affairs 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 searching for a long-term take care of 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 state of affairs. Final yr, Bengals vast receiver Ja’Marr Chase didn’t partake in any follow drills throughout minicamp, which began a hold-in that lasted via coaching camp. Chase acquired his contract this offseason — a four-year, $161 million deal that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback within the league.
Hendrickson is about to earn $16 million in money this season and is coming off the very best 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 he was named to the Professional Bowl for the fourth straight season.
The previous Florida Atlantic standout is about to earn $16 million in money this season. Cleveland Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett, reset the edge-rusher market when he earned a deal in March that pays him $40 million yearly.
If Hendrickson misses all the minicamp, he may be fined as much as $104,768, in line with the phrases set within the collective bargaining settlement between the league and the gamers’ union.
