As NFL training camp opened this week, the Cincinnati Bengals found themselves without one of their most disruptive defenders. All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson did not report to practice Tuesday amid a contract standoff, leaving his teammates and coaches to prepare without last year’s sack leader on the field.

While Cincinnati was able to re-sign wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins earlier this offseason, it continues to deal with contract issues as Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart are holding out during the first week of training camp.

CINCINNATI — Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson didn't report for training camp on Tuesday and was officially placed on the NFL's Reserve/Did Not Report list. The 30-year-old wants a new contract and is hoping that his absence is felt and leads to a contract extension in the near future.