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It's the offseason for most teams, but Trey Hendrickson has been wowing the football world with his skillful plays at the 2023 Pro Bowl game. The six-year veteran has played in the league since 2017 and has had his fair share of highlights.
The Cincinnati Bengals' defensive end is one of the better players at his position, and he gets paid accordingly. Here, we will be looking at his contract and salary breakdown, as well as his incentives and bonuses.
Trey Hendrickson's Contract Breakdown
Trey Hendrickson signed a four-year, $60 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021.
When he did so, he was one of the best-paid defensive ends in the league and among the top earners in Cincinnati. The Bengals paid him that much money to lure him away from the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the third round in 2017. The plan worked, and Hendrickson has greatly improved their defense and all-around play.
When Hendrickson signed initially, some analysts speculated that the Bengals had overpaid for an average player in a solid Saints defense. However, most of them have changed their tone, as Hendrickson has become one of the best players in his position. He brings a different dimension to the team, and his tenacity has helped the Bengals in their quest for Super Bowl contention.
Hendrickson's contract includes a $10 million signing bonus, the average salary totaled to be $15 million and $16 million of the contract was guaranteed on signing.
Hendrickson is currently tabbed to be a free agent following the 2024 NFL season. His roster bonuses were $6 million per year in the first two years of the contract and $3 million in the third year. He will also get paid $11,764 per game, as he's listed as active on the Matchday schedule.
How did Trey Hendrickson perform this season?
Trey Hendrickson had a solid season for the Cincinnati Bengals, helping them top the AFC North Division and qualify for the playoffs.
There, they came out victorious in both the wildcard and divisional rounds before coming up short in the Conference Championship. The Bengals' defense was solid all season, thanks to their stellar defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Hendrickson put up solid stats all season long, making the Pro Bowl in the process. He put up an impressive stat line of 32 total tackles, eight sacks, and three forced fumbles in 15 games.
