The Cincinnati Bengals and star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson could put an end to speculation about their future together as soon as this week. Hendrickson’s agent, after all, revealed that he will meet with the Bengals, likely this upcoming week, about the contract situation.

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.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson's future with the Bengals has been a topic of discussion for some time and Hendrickson suggested that this offseason will be the right time to settle the question once and for all.

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

On the possibility of a new contract, Bengals' Trey Hendrickson explains where his mindset is at. As the Cincinnati Bengals look to sign JaMarr Chase long-term, they also have to figure out the future of defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

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