Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson's contract situation gains attention as Vice President JD Vance publicly supports him, calling him a 'generational talent.' Vance's endorsement highlights Hendrickson's value to the team, given his consistent performance with 17.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons. The Bengals face pressure to extend Hendrickson's contract, balancing financial management with retaining a key player.
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