It could happen.
Cincinnati Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson wants and deserves a new contract. In today’s market, he could demand as much as $30 million per year after leading the NFL in sacks with 17.5.
NFL insider Tony Pauline reported on Wednesday that the Bengals would be willing to trade Hendrickson if no long-term deal can be reached.
“Sources tell me that if the Bengals can’t meet his asking price, there’s a very good chance the team will part ways with Hendrickson and trade him,” Pauline wrote.
Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin spoke about Hendrickson on Tuesday and expressed his desire to reach a long-term extension.
“We are trying actively to get a deal done with Trey,” Tobin said while later adding, “We’re not there yet.”
We could expect to see movement on new contracts in the coming weeks. The combine is usually when team executives meet, player’s agents pick up talks, and offseasons start to come in to shape.
Who Dey Nation is waiting patiently as the Bengals look to get news deals for their stars.
