Trey Hendrickson contract talks progress, however Bengals have relented so far as they’ll go, per report

Trey Hendrickson has formally not reported to Cincinnati Bengals coaching camp and is at present in Florida, coaching and hoping the entrance workplace and his agent will finalize a deal sooner moderately than later.

The spherical of contract talks main as much as coaching camp didn’t go very properly, however the two sides have continued to speak, and there may be ‘some’ excellent news popping out of that.

Throughout an look on the Pat McAfee Present, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter stated the Bengals basically have an settlement in place with Hendrickson, in order that appears promising.

Nonetheless, the assured cash is what’s preserving this from crossing the end line.

“The deal is in place, however there’s a disagreement over the assured cash within the deal, and it’s a giant disagreement up to now,” stated Schefter.

“Now, possibly the 2 sides can determine a strategy to bridge their variations, however the Bengals sometimes haven’t assured full offers. They did it for Joe Burrow. They did basically for Ja’Marr Chase. They’re not keen to do it for Trey Hendrickson, so it’s as much as the 2 sides to determine what’s the correct assure (quantity).

“They may agree on the years. They may agree on the typical. None of these are points proper now. The entire concern, the entire hang-up, and the rationale that Trey Hendrickson nonetheless is in Florida at this time is over assured cash.”

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has additionally since reported that the 2 sides have made progress, however the Bengals might have relented so far as they’re keen to go.

“I’m instructed there truly has been some progress on this deal during the last week or two in sure components of it, however this is a matter of assured cash,” Fowler stated by way of Bleacher Report. “

“Hendrickson needs a stronger assured construction, notably later in what must be a multi-year deal. In speaking to folks with the Bengals, they really feel like, ‘Hey, we’ve most likely relented so far as we are able to go.’ So it is a basic stare-off proper now, and it’s time to buckle up.”

The Bengals’ protection was essentially the most vital contributor to one of many league’s greatest offenses getting locked out of the playoffs. The secondary gave up the second most performs of 40 or extra yards, whereas the defensive entrance solely mustered 36 sacks, 50% of which had been from Hendrickson.

When Hendrickson wasn’t capable of get to the passer, the quarterback was typically capable of sit within the pocket for what appeared like hours searching for a receiver downfield.

Contemplating Hendrickson’s age (he’ll be 31 in December), it appears as if the Bengals could also be calling his bluff of sitting out, understanding it might finish his profession if he goes by with it. That’s not one of the best ways to deal with an All-Professional trying to lead their younger protection and mentor a proficient new participant. Looks as if an terrible large danger, however that’s the norm round these components.

In a division with Lamar Jackson and now Aaron Rodgers, and in a convention with Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and a number of other different proficient quarterbacks, the Bengals can’t afford to fiddle with their skill to hurry the passer, which is already dangerous.

Hopefully, they’ll get out of their very own method and get a deal executed quickly.