The Chiefs' Chris Jones and the Eagles' Jalen Carter are game-wreckers, and offenses' first and major concern as Super Bowl LIX kickoff approaches.

The Bengals have been a thorn in the Chiefs' side, especially in the playoffs. Joe Burrow and the Bengals have managed to beat Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs, earning Burrow the nickname "Burrowhead" for his impressive performance at Arrowhead Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) drops back to throw a deep pass in the second quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It’s rare for a player of Hendrickson’s caliber to play on expiring deal without any long-term security, which is why this is a pressing matter for both sides. Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin told The Enquirer the team recognizes they need to give Hendrickson a raise in an exclusive interview at the Senior Bowl last week.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson's future with the Bengals has been a topic of discussion for some time and Hendrickson suggested that this offseason will be the right time to settle the question once and for all.

The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t made a firm commitment to giving star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson a new deal. However, that hasn’t changed the NFL sack leader’s strong feelings for the city of Cincinnati.