Bengals owner discusses Trey Hendrickson contract situation
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In news that will surprise no one given the summer of discontent involving Trey Hendrickson, the star defensive end waiting for a new contract extension will be holding out for Cincinnati Bengals training camp.
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is considered one of the top edge rushers in the league. With Cincinnati having to pay quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase, among others,
Shemar Stewart's contract dispute with the Bengals centers on guarantee language that owner Mike Brown says would require payment even if a player commits misconduct.
"I hope Shemar comes in. He needs to be here," Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin said Monday at the team's media luncheon, according to ESPN. Cincinnati is trying to set a new precedent with rookie contracts that allows ownership to void future guarantees,