The Bengals are also dealing with star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who wants to be paid at a level his production warrants. Hendrickson has not attended voluntary workouts and says he won't play for the Bengals in 2025 under his current contract .

The Bengals rookie first-round pick left minicamp early as his contract dispute continues with the Cincinnati Bengals.

With a contract impasse over an esoteric clause regarding the potential voiding of the future years of his guaranteed four-year rookie deal, Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart has left the team's mandatory minicamp.