The Bengals have several important contract decisions to make in the next month with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins up for new deals as well. While Hendrickson is hopeful to remain a Bengal, it’s clear he doesn’t want his contract saga to become a distraction in the locker room.

Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this season, is seeking a new contract. He explained to McAfee that he wants to win a Super Bowl for Cincinnati, even if that means being part of a trade to better the Bengals roster.