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Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson contract standoff gets a unique update
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The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have restarted contract talks ahead of Week 1.
According to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz , talks are back open and there is "optimism" that something gets done thanks to a unique new approach to the talks:
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"My understanding is the two sides have been exploring a more "unique" avenue to get something done. Giving Hendrickson more money this season while still letting his contract expire after the year — has been discussed."
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The Bengals and Hendrickson have been in disagreement on guaranteed money beyond the first year of a new extension on a contract that has been reportedly all but done otherwise.
This new report comes on the heels of Hendrickson posting something on social media that fans took as good news on the contract front. The All-Pro defender has been a "hold-in" at training camp and traveling with the team when necessary despite the contract dispute that threatens to bleed into Week 1.
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In the past, the Bengals and Hendrickson have agreed on short-term extensions that dramatically bumped his pay without long-term guarantees.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals' Trey Hendrickson contract standoff gets a unique update
