The Cincinnati Bengals are without edge rushers Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart on the practice field due to holdups in

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 might be hurting with the absences of Trey Hendrickson and first-round pick Shemar Stewart right now while contract situations boil over into mandatory minicamp. But other players are taking advantage.