While Jerry Jones may be refusing to negotiate with star pass rusher Micah Parsons on principle, the Cincinnati Bengals have an equally tough contract situation with 17.5-sack man Trey Hendrickson. The All-Pro pass rusher is seeking a contract extension that the team has been reluctant to give.

During his press conference on Wednesday, Bengals coach Zac Taylor downplayed any defensive concerns, noting that they have been vanilla in the preseason under new defensive coordinator Al Golden ahead of Week 1 in Cleveland. But he also believes there’s reason to take the preseason with a grain of salt.

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson's hold-in continues. He hasn't participated in training camp practices, but has been with the team and was in Landover, Maryland for Cincinnati's matchup against the Washington Commanders.

The New England Patriots have reportedly done their due diligence on a potential trade for Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but according to NFL insider Josina Anderson, the team feels like the price is "too much" right now.

A massive trade proposal has NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson has him going to the Browns for Kenny Pickett and Greg Newsome.

Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, who answered back with a record-setting contract extension. The Bengals might be playing hardball, but they will likely have to produce a contract around the same amount as Garrett's to keep Hendrickson from walking out of the building.

Colts' DC Lou Anarumo recently weighed in on Trey Hendrickson's value and impact on defense after coaching him for several years.

Cincinnati Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin says he's a big fan of defensive end Trey Hendrickson and wants him signed.