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As the conversation transitioned towards the Bengals’ current negotiations with Hendrickson, Jeremy Fowler provided insight that emphasized an evolving contract landscape. Hendrickson's bargaining power had escalated due to the booming market for defensive players, and Fowler noted that while the Bengals expressed an interest in retaining him, the timing and nature of their offers left much to be desired from Hendrickson's perspective.