CINCINNATI -- For the first time in several months, there is some optimism surrounding Trey Hendrickson's future with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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 the NFL's sack leader with 17.5 in 2024, remains steadfast in his desire for a long-term contract extension.
But this is a positive turn in what has been a fierce stalemate. Hendrickson did not participate in any of the team's offseason workouts, including last week's mandatory minicamp.