The Cincinnati Bengals have been eyeing a contract extension for Trey Hendrickson after the monster deals for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Monday, a day removed from reports that the Bengals and Hendrickson had re-engaged in contract talks, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the "uptick" in talks occurred last week.

After making Ja'Marr Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL History on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals are willing to dig deeper into their wallets to sign defensive end Trey Hendrickson to a contract extension.

The Cincinnati Bengals had a goal of extending four of their players this offseason, a list that included wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and tight end Mike Gesicki,