In many ways, Trey Hendrickson was the one reason that the Bengals’ defense didn’t fall off a cliff last season. The Bengals have seen numerous key free agents like Jessie Bates walk out the door in recent years, players who were key members of a solid Bengals defense that allowed them to go on multiple deep playoff runs earlier this decade.

Trey Hendrickson addressed the state of his relationship with the Bengals after reporting to training camp on Tuesday

Even though, Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals remain at odds when it comes to reaching a contract extension, the All-Pro defensive end felt it was more important to be with teammates as they prepare for the upcoming season.

In 2024, Moss signed a two-year deal with the Bengals worth $8 million. After last season, Moss and Cincinnati agreed to a restructured deal worth $1.7 million in 2025. Wednesday's release will cost the Bengals $1.88 million in dead money against the salary cap and net Cincinnati $1.2 million in cap savings.

Chase Brown's fantasy stock is going up after the Cincinnati Bengals released Zack Moss. The Bengals announced on Wednesday that they released Moss, who was limited to eight games last season before suffering a broken vertebra in his neck.