Reports have indicated that the Bengals don't want to guarantee multiple years of money on Hendrickson's deal, a standard operating procedure in Cincinnati, except when they make exceptions like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Star defensive ends elsewhere in the league have usually gotten three years of guaranteed money.

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason with three main priorities: extend wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and resolve the contract situation with defensive end and 2024 sack leader Trey Hendrickson.

The Cincinnati Bengals face uncertainty with two key defensive ends ahead of training camp. Trey Hendrickson, an All-Pro last season, is seeking a long-term extension with guaranteed money.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Defensive end Trey Hendrickson 'wants guaranteed money into next year and beyond'. Owner Jerry Jones talks Dallas Cowboys' training camp, linebacker Micah Parsons' contract. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Dallas Cowboys' negotiations with linebacker Micah Parsons have been a bit 'odd'.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson has expressed frustration with how the Bengals have handled talks about a contract extension this offseason, but any harsh words haven't changed Bengals owner Mike Brown's view of keeping Hendrickson in Cincinnati.