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.

The situation between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defender Trey Hendrickson was always going to get messy. Wednesday served up proof. Appeari

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson said Wednesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" that a new deal or a trade could be the only viable options this offseason.