Yet another team is making the Cincinnati Bengals look foolish for not already re-signing Trey Hendrickson.

Early on Tuesday, July 15, rumors sparked that the Cincinnati Bengals No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart was working out with his former Texas A&M team in the midst of a contract disagreement between him and the Bengals.

All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith has been a thorn in the Cincinnati Bengals’ side since the Baltimore Ravens acquired him during the 2022 season. Before that, he was a member of the Chicago Bears, who selected him with the No.

As Stewart continues his holdout for a better rookie deal, is there any possibility of him returning to college for 2025?

Trey Hendrickson is supposed to lead the Cincinnati Bengals defense into better days but the contractual issues might put that in hold. Joe Burrow might prepare for another NFL season of pure shootouts.

Cincinnati Bengals second-round pick Demetrius Knight has signed his rookie contract on the day his draft class reports to training camp. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, Knight and the Bengals agreed on his four-year contract that gives him roughly 80 percent fully guaranteed.

But there’s one glaring exception standing alone: Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart ... The Bengals aren’t outliers; they’re following league-wide trends. Stewart’s holdout may not be driven by desperation, though.

The Cincinnati Bengals face a contract impasse with rookie linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., their second-round pick. Knight Jr. is pushing for a fully guaranteed contract, aligning with a new trend among early second-round selections.

In a bold take, this ESPN Insider issued his take on the Trey Hendrickson situation as the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to extend him.