Trey Hendrickson isn’t backing down. The Pro Bowl defensive end, with 39.5 sacks over the last three seasons, says he won’t play another down for the Bengals under his current contract
“If I sat here with four sacks, they’d want a pay cut and some money back,” Hendrickson stated boldly. “I’m not going to apologize for the rates being paid to defensive ends in the National Football League.
At 29, Hendrickson is in his prime and continues to be one of the league’s most effective pass-rushers With the edge rusher market booming, his deal no longer reflects the true value of elite talent at the position
He’s made his stance clear — whether he continues in Cincinnati or moves on, he’s betting on himself. And based on his numbers, that bet is looking like a smart one
