The Cincinnati Bengals have reopened negotiations with All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson on a contract covering the 2025 season, multiple outlets reported Monday. Insider Jordan Schultz said the two sides are exploring a “unique” structure, though specific financial terms were not disclosed. News of the renewed talks followed an earlier report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that several teams had approached Cincinnati about trading for Hendrickson. By moving to extend the 30-year-old pass rusher instead of engaging in trade discussions, the Bengals signaled their intention to keep one of the league’s top edge defenders at the core of defensive coordinator Al Golden’s unit.