Several stars, including a group of the league's top pass rushers, opted out of the mandatory minicamp as they seek contract extensions.

Practically every year, there is a contract negotiation that becomes more contentious than the other discussions about new deals. The situation between the Cincinnati Bengals and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is on track to be 2025's most bitter contract dispute.

The Cincinnati Bengals and defensive star Trey Hendrickson are in the midst of a nasty contract extension feud, but one prediction has the two sides eventually coming to the negotiating table to get a deal done.