Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson celebrates as the Steelers prepare to punt in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals, Trey Hendrickson make Jerry Jones & Cowboys look competent

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI | By Tyler Reed | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 10:49 AM ET

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones started training camp with a bang. The Cowboys owner did not shy away from saying the most outlandish comments during his time in front of the media.

One of the biggest Jerry blunders may have been when he mentioned he was hesitant about signing Micah Parsons to an extension due to the potential of Parsons missing more time with an injury.

Yes, Jones got what he wanted and was the talk of the NFL. However, Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown told Jones to "Hold his beer."

Mike Brown on Trey Hendrickson: “We are not going to trade Trey. We are working on getting it done.”

On negotiating with the All-Pro: “We've been through a few — and he pushes hard, he gets emotional. We never have an easy time of it. And if there's one thing that is…
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When talking about getting a new deal done with the 2024 NFL sack leader, Brown said that Hendrickson gets too emotional and that the team doesn't have an easy time with negotiations.

Jones can say a lot of questionable things; however, Jones can never be questioned about his willingness to spend cash.

The Bengals just went through two long conract disputes with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, two players who deserved their payday. Now, the Bengals are fighting tooth and nail to pay the best pass rusher in the league.

It's typical for the Cowboys' ownership to drag on a contract negotiation, but in the end, they always pay more than expected. Bengals fans shouldn't expect that same style from their front office. The franchise may lose the heart and soul of their defense, and it would be on brand for Cincinnati.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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