Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals are nearing an agreement on a new deal.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the two sides were closing in on a deal that would make him one of the league’s highest-paid defenders in 2025.

Hendrickson is slated to receive a $14 million raise for this year, making his salary for 2025 $30 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.

Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson runs off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts. AP

Even with the agreement, Hendrickson is still set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

The deal came together with just 13 days until the Bengals’ season kicks off and finally ends the saga with Hedrickson, who was the NFL sack leader with 17.5 in 2024.

He turns 31 in December and had b

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