Hendrickson led the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season. He's entering the final year of his contract, but expects to get a new deal soon—from the Bengals or from another team.

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.

The 2025 NFL season may be just weeks away, but three star-level players still face uncertain futures. Throughout the offseason, the Cowboys' Micah Parsons, the Commanders' Terry McLaurin and the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson were all known to be among the next stars to potentially earn their next payday.

CINCINNATI — Shemar Stewart chopped it up with FOX 19 reporter Jeremy Rauch in the Bengals locker room on Friday, with the rookie revealing his big goal for the 2025 season: Win Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Undefeated Oklahoma State wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson partners with new pro freestyle league Real American Freestyle. Anticipation builds for possible rematch with Olympic champ Gable Steveson.