Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was recently asked about the ongoing contract dispute between the team and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, and he gave an honest answer.

Practically every year, there is a contract negotiation that becomes more contentious than the other discussions about new deals. The situation between the Cincinnati Bengals and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is on track to be 2025's most bitter contract dispute.

The Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Miami Dolphins' Jonnu Smith and Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt were among the star players absent from mandatory minicamp Tuesday, marking early holdouts on the NFL calendar.

The first day of mandatory minicamp for the Cincinnati Bengals was notable for those not fully participating and not present.

How Do Shemar Stewart & Trey Hendrickson Absences Set the Bengals Back?

Cincinnati Bengals star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is not showing up for mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new deal.

Star quarterback Joe Burrow is campaigning for his teammate Trey Hendrickson to get paid by admitting how his situation is affecting the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason.

Two big-name sack artists looking for new deals are skipping mandatory minicamps. The Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson and Steelers’ T.J. Watt are each holding out from this week’s mandatory workouts.