At this point, Cincinnati Bengals fans are looking for any form of good news involving Trey Hendrickson and his contentious contract negotiations in pursuit of an extension. They saw it on the sideline on Saturday as the Bengals played their preseason finale.

CINCINNATI — Desmond Ridder got his chance to prove worthy of a Bengals roster spot on Saturday in a 41-14 loss to the Colts. The veteran quarterback closed out the preseason going 8-of-20 passing for 75 yards, one interception, and one rushing touchdown.

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Mitch Tinsley went from being a bit of an unknown wide receiver making splash plays in Cincinnati Bengals training camp to dazzling in a preseason game on Monday Night Football.

The next stop for the Cincinnati Bengals is the regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland.

While Jerry Jones may be refusing to negotiate with star pass rusher Micah Parsons on principle, the Cincinnati Bengals have an equally tough contract situation with 17.5-sack man Trey Hendrickson. The All-Pro pass rusher is seeking a contract extension that the team has been reluctant to give.

The Cincinnati Bengals boast one of the best receiving duos in the NFL in the form of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, so they aren't exactly hurting for talent in that department. As a matter of fact, one can argue that they have a surplus at the position.

Related: Three Bengals who appear to be on the right side of the roster bubble heading into Cincinnati's final preseason game This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Aug 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.