Another key player for the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly wants out.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade.
Schefter says Hendrickson, due to make $15 million this season, wants a longer-term contract than the Bengals have offered.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday that the team does not intend to trade Hendrickson, even after his request.
Schefter also reported Wednesday that Bengals star receiver Tee Higgins has once again requested a trade. Last month, Schefter reported that Higgins wanted out of Cincinnati, but then last week, Higgins told the media that he “did anticipate” playing for the Bengals this season.
Wednesday’s trade request from Higgins comes because there “have been no contact talks with the team now in over a year,” per Schefter.
Hendrickson, 29, had a career-best 17.5 sacks last season. He is under contract through the 2025 season.