Credits: "Deserves to get paid what he wants" - Bengals QB Joe Burrow extends support to Trey Hendrickson amid contract extension delay

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“Deserves To Get Paid What He Wants” – Bengals QB Joe Burrow Extends Support to Trey Hendrickson Amid Contract Extension Delay

Credits: "Deserves to get paid what he wants" - Bengals QB Joe Burrow extends support to Trey Hendrickson amid contract extension delay

The Cincinnati Bengals are grappling with a high-profile contract dispute involving star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, and their quarterback Joe Burrow found himself addressing the situation in a press conference, which was delayed by a week due to the unfolding drama. As the face of the franchise, Joe Burrow’s comments carries a lot of weight, as we have seen in the past where Burrow’s comments may have helped his teammates Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase get paid. And his measured response highlighted his support for his teammate while also trying to carefully avoid any kind of direct influence on the ongoing negotiations between the team and Hendrickson.

The Bengals have offered DE Trey Hendricks a deal worth $28M per year.

“Hendrickson is due to make $16 million this year. The Bengals, we’ve heard, have offered roughly $28 million per year. Whatever the amount (and, as importantly, the structure), he wants more,”—Mike Florio pic.twitter.com/qVdRZL1y4H
— Football Forever (@fballforeverhq) May 21, 2025

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Burrow Backs Hendrickson Amid Contract Talks

During a press conference, Joe Burrow addressed the speculation around Trey Hendrickson’s contract, and he emphasized his admiration for the defensive end without diving into the specifics of the negotiations. “You guys all know how I feel about Trey. He’s a great player. I love Trey as a guy.” Burrow said. “He goes out and plays every single Sundays. He’s very productive. He’s a guy that deserves to get paid and get paid what he wants and what the market is. So we’ll see what happens with that but I love Trey and I hope he’s with us.”

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Burrow’s comments come in context of his past public support for his teammates like Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Mike Gesicki, which appeared to influence their contracts, most particularly Higgins’. However Hendrickson’s situation seems to be more complex than usual. At 30 years old, with a recent short term extension and a lead leading sacks total, Hendrickson’s market value is sky-high. Reports state that the Bengals made an offer of $28 million per year, but Hendrickson is reportedly looking for a better structure and length for the contract and is not satisfied with what has been offered to him so far.

Burrow has smartly played into the whole situation, backing Hendrickson up but also keep the front offices and the team in his mind. However, it’s clear that Hendrickson’ value is something Burrow has a lot of faith in as a leader of the team. As the Bengals prepare for the 2025 season, Hendrickson’s contract will be pivotal for the team’s future moving forward.

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