ESPN's Marcus Spears, the former NFL defensive lineman for the Cowboys, lent his thoughts to the situation on Thursday. Spears joined The Pat McAfee Show and had plenty to say.

Hendrickson ended his holdout with the Bengals roughly one week into camp and showed up while stressing he didn’t want to be a distraction. That has mostly been the case and Stewart’s presence has helped the defensive line get the better of Joe Burrow and the offense while he sits out.

CINCINNATI -- It's now been two weeks since Trey Hendrickson reported to training camp, and although he's attended every practice since showing up in Cincinnati on July 30, the Bengals ' star pass rusher hasn't participated as he continues to look for a new contract.