The Cincinnati Bengals and All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson resumed talks on a long-term contract extension after spending much of the offseason in a standoff with one another, according to a report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Trey Hendrickson has garnered a lot of attention this offseason. The Cincinnati Bengals defensive end publicly called out the franchise in May and said that he won't play in the 2025 season on his current deal. It has created a standoff between the two parties.

After a period of stalled communication, the Cincinnati Bengals have re-engaged in contract negotiations with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who

The Cincinnati Bengals remain in a contract impasse with their top defender, Trey Hendrickson. NFL sources open up on his market value

The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have resumed communication about the star edge rusher's contract and future with the team on Sunday.

Amid Cincinnati allocating significant long-term contracts to core offensive talents like quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Hendrickson has remained steadfast in wanting a new deal himself.

His 35 sacks over the past two seasons are the most in the NFL, and he earned first-team All-Pro honors last season.