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.

There is seemingly no end in sight to the Bengals' contract disputes with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart.

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