Sources — DE Trey Hendrickson to end holdout, report to Bengals

CINCINNATI — The last major contract issue for the Cincinnati Bengals could be inching closer to a resolution.

All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson is set to end his holdout and report for training camp on Wednesday, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hendrickson has been absent for the team’s first week of workouts as he tries to land a contract extension ahead of the upcoming season.

Hendrickson was officially placed on the team’s did not report list on July 23, one day after the rest of the team’s veterans arrived. According to the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement between the league and the NFL Players Association, Hendrickson can be fined a maximum of $50,000 for each day missed. Had Hendrickson’s holdout included missed preseason games, he also was subject to losing some of his base salary for the 2025 season.

But perhaps most importantly, Hendrickson’s decision to join the Bengals for training camp could help create movement in the stalemate.

According to a source, Hendrickson’s impending arrival serves as a good faith gesture to spark negotiations with the team.

Hendrickson, who will turn 31 this season, is the reigning NFL sack leader. He was named to the Associated Press All-Pro Team after leading the league with 17.5 sacks. He also was a Pro Bowl selection for the fourth straight…