A s 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.

At issue is Hendrickson's $15.8 million salary in 2025, the last season on a four-year, $60 million contract he signed in 2021. The highest-paid pass rushers in the NFL are all making at least $34 million per season with Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons in queue for what is expected to be a massive payday.

It's been nearly two months since Trey Hendrickson has had anything to say about his ongoing contract standoff with the Cincinnati Bengals. Back in May, the 2024 NFL sack leader made it clear that he won't be suiting up this year under the terms of his current contract, which is set to pay him a $15.8 million base salary in 2205.