NFL insider gives Cincinnati Bengals fans glimmer of hope in Trey Hendrickson saga, ‘…talks resumed…’

The Cincinnati Bengals testing offseason continues, but one NFL insider has given them some potential hope in their biggest contract dispute. Trey Hendrickson remains away from the team while negotiations continue over a long-term deal, and there has been some less-than-friendly rhetoric being fired between the two sides.

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Erick All Jr.'s injury misfortune has him already on to 2026

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.

The ‘nuclear option’ Shemar Stewart could take in his contract dispute with the Cincinnati Bengals

Things have gotten pretty contentious between the Cincinnati Bengals and Shemar Stewart as contract negotiations continue to stand at an impasse, and there are a few ways it could end.

Bengals trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Monday edition

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Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals talking again means a soft deadline should be set for a contract extension

The Cincinnati Bengals were the center of positive contract news, as crazy as that sounds, during the middle of Father's Day this past weekend. As first reported by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals and All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson "resumed" talks of a contract extension.

Zac Taylor is on the hot seat, according to PFF

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With two straight years missing the playoffs, it is no secret that Taylor is far from safe entering 2025

Under Joe Burrow, the expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals have been high. With a Super Bowl and AFC Championship appearance early on in his time here, it seemed the Bengals could be perennial contenders.

That has not worked out, however, with the team missing the playoffs in 2023 and 2024. While in 2023, there was the excuse of Burrow missing a good...

Bengals News (6/16): P.H.A.T.

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Bengals' weight room message goes viral but not in the way the team would like
Every time a Cincinnati Bengals player enters the team weight room inside Paycor Stadium, they see the four adjectives that encapsulates what a Bengal is.

Sources - Bengals, Trey Hendrickson resume talks on contract
The only time Hendrickson made an appearance this offseason was to hold an extended news conference with reporters to explain his side of the...

Shemar Stewart is still putting in work behind the scenes

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If you’re needing a silver lining, maybe this can be it.

As fans of the Cincinnati Bengals, we saw a lot of Shemar Stewart standing on the sidelines while the rest of the team went through mandatory minicamp. We also saw his interview in which he very harshly criticized the team that drafted him.

What we’re not seeing, though, is the work that’s still getting done.

#Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart is getting major work...

What the Bengals linebacker room looks like after Germaine Pratt’s release

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Regardless of Pratt’s performance in 2024, he leaves a big void in the Bengals...

Report: Bengals restart talks with star DE Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson have reportedly resumed contract discussions. The NFL sack leader has been at odds with the franchise over the lack of a contract extension, but ESPN reported Sunday that dialogue has picked up.

Report provides massive update on Trey Hendrickson's contract negotiations with Bengals

It seems the Cincinnati Bengals are coming to their senses regarding contract negotiations with their top pass-rusher.

Bengals take step toward ending Trey Hendrickson drama

The Cincinnati Bengals may finally be making a move to put the drama with Trey Hendrickson behind them. The Bengals have resumed contract talks with Hendrickson’s camp, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Bengals & DE Trey Hendrickson Resuming Contract Talks

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Bengals and DE Trey Hendrickson have now resumed contract talks. He has been absent from mandatory minicamp during this

Trey Hendrickson and Bengals resume contract talks

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Great news!

We’ve finally got some good news on one of the Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive ends who’s in a holdout.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Ben Baby, the Bengals have resumed contract talks with Trey Hendrickson.

“The two sides have resumed communication on his contract and future with the team, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Sunday. Hendrickson, who is coming off an All-Pro season and was...

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Tanner McLachlan moving past glorified redshirt rookie season

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.

Bengals trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Bengals player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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Tom Pelissero shares insight into Shemar Stewart holdout

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This has gotten really complicated

The Cincinnati Bengals have gone through OTAs and mandatory minicamp without two key contributors on defense — Trey Hendrickson and rookie Shemar Stewart, both edge rushers on a team that, outside of Hendrickson, struggles at rushing the passer.

In a conference with the best quarterbacks in the league and coming off a 9-8 season in which the defense held Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase out of...

Bengals' weight room message goes viral but not in the way the team would like

Every time a Cincinnati Bengals player enters the team weight room inside Paycor Stadium, they see the four adjectives that encapsulates what a Bengal is.

No end in sight to Bengals' two contract standoffs

There is no end in sight to the Bengals’ dual contract standoffs.

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: Cam Grandy reminds us contributors can come from anywhere

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati's regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day's highlighted player.