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Bengals Submit Fresh Extension Offers to Trey Hendrickson as Stewart Holdout Persists

After pitching new deals to Hendrickson, the Bengals face a dispute over conduct-based guarantees that has left first-round pick Shemar Stewart unsigned ahead of training camp

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Jun 10, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during practice at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • The team has sent multiple revised extension proposals this week, aiming to boost Hendrickson’s pay above his $15.8 million 2025 salary and secure a multi-year commitment
  • Owner Mike Brown vowed not to trade Hendrickson and expressed confidence that an agreement will be finalized before veterans report Tuesday
  • Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin confirmed ongoing dialogue with Hendrickson’s camp and said the sack leader “has earned a raise” and is expected to arrive once terms are agreed
  • Stewart remains the lone unsigned first-round pick as his agent disputes a clause that would void future guarantees if he is involved in conduct deemed detrimental to the team
  • Both Brown and Tobin have publicly labeled the delay in Stewart’s contract “foolishness,” questioning the outside advice that has prolonged the standoff