With contract talks between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson at a standstill, the Bengals are reportedly listening to potential trade offers. TheNFL Networkreported Sunday that Cincinnati is open to trade discussions, whileThe Athleticreported that the team has been listening to trade offers for weeks. The asking price for Hendrickson is reportedly significant, as the Bengals seek defensive players as well as draft capital, per The Athletic. Dianna Russini of The Athletic alsoreportedthat Hendrickson may have netted a better return if Cincinnati had moved him earlier in the offseason, such as when the defensive end wasgiven permission to seek a tradein March. BREAKING: The Bengals are now listening to trade offers for Pro Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson, per@RapSheetand@TomPelissero.pic.twitter.com/iA5UNxIMxA — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports)August 17, 2025 Tension between the Bengals and Hendrickson first emerged at the end of last season, as Hendrickson looked for a landing spot that would give him a better contract. Though the trade never materialized, Hendricksonsaid in May that he would not play on his current dealafter expressing his frustrations that the Bengals had not been communicating with his representation. When it came time for training camp, Hendricksonwas initially a holdout, buteventually reported to campdespite not making progress on a new deal. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Hendrickson told reporters in July thatthe situation had remained "exactly the same"in terms of contract talks, but he decided to attend training camp so he wouldn't be a distraction to his teammates. "I want to help the guys, the guys that have helped me along the way. Demario Davis, Cam Jordan, even Sam Hubbard helped me a lot when I was here. To be that, right now, I think that's what's most important. This [contract] narrative will kinda iron itself out as we continue to progress towards the season," he said at the time. Hendrickson's hold-in comes as defensive stars are getting significant money. In July, Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Wattsigned a record three-year, $123 million extension; in March, the Las Vegas Raiders and Maxx Crosbyagreed to a three-year, $106.5 million deal, while Myles Garrett signed an extension with the Cleveland Brownsthat gives him $40 million per year. Hendrickson, meanwhile, is set to earn just under $16 million next season under the current deal. The four-time Pro Bowler earned his first All-Pro selection last year, and is considered one of the best defensive players in the league — and certainly on the Bengals.