Hendrickson (36 sacks, 5 forced fumbles across the past 2 seasons), is entering a contract year in 2025, set to earn a non-guaranteed $16M. With edge defender numbers rising daily ( Maxx Crosby $35.5M APY), Hendrickson's contract demands likely outpriced the Bengals, who are actively trying to lock down their top two wide receivers this spring., When a player is released or traded before June 1st, all of the dead cap remaining on his contract (including any guaranteed salary) accelerates into the current year., Cincinnati Bengals active contracts, including terms, guarantees, average and more., Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail a few takeaways from the NFL Schedule release, an historic contract extension for Ravens RB Derrick Henry, the state of running back pay going forward, & Trey Hendrickson's updated status in Cincy., The Cincinnati Bengals 2025 salary cap table, including team cap space, dead cap figures, and complete breakdowns of player cap hits, salaries, and bonuses., Trey Smith signed a 1 year, $23,402,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $23,402,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $23,402,000. In 2025, Smith will earn a base salary of $23,402,000, while carrying a cap hit of $23,402,000 and a dead cap value of $23,402,000..