Contract dispute is eventually resolved - Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals reached an agreement on a restructured contract, putting a stop to one of the longest-running conflicts of the 2025 NFL offseason.
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Massive rise secured - The new contract gives Hendrickson a $14 million salary increase, bringing his total earnings in 2025 to $30 million, a significant reward for his performance as one of the league's finest pass rushers.
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Future free agency on the horizon - The agreement only lasts until the 2025 season, so Hendrickson might be available for free agency next year unless the Bengals choose to slap the franchise tag on him.
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Elite output drives value. Hendrickson has become one of the NFL's most dominating edge rushers, with 35 combined sacks over the last two seasons, establishing himself as a cornerstone defender.
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Rocky road to resolution - The deadlock featured public outrage, multiple trade explorations, training camp disruptions, and even a holdout and a hold-in as Hendrickson's camp battled for appropriate compensation.
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Cincinnati avoids losing a star. By concluding the agreement, the Bengals retained their Pro Bowl pass rusher for another season, eliminating a potential locker-room problem and retaining a defensive leader for 2025.
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