- Bengals $14 Million Starter Takes Pay Cut for Trey Hendrickson Signing
In a powerful show of team-first mentality, Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. has reportedly taken a pay cut to help the team retain star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The selfless move from the \$14 million-a-year starter highlights the unity and shared commitment in the Bengals’ locker room as they gear up for another playoff push.
According to league sources, Brown restructured his contract to free up valuable cap space, allowing Cincinnati to extend Hendrickson—one of the NFL’s premier defensive ends. Hendrickson, who has been instrumental in the Bengals’ recent defensive success, was entering the final year of his deal. His re-signing was a top priority for the franchise, and Brown’s gesture may have been the difference in getting it