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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/obvious-cincinnati-bengals-trade-candidate-entering-2025-training-camp');   ga('set', 'title', '1 obvious Cincinnati Bengals trade candidate entering 2025 training camp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-obvious-Cincinnati-Bengals-trade-candidate-entering-2025-training-camp.jpg"></figure><h1>1 obvious Cincinnati Bengals trade candidate entering 2025 training camp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-27T07:28:30-07:00">June 27th, 7:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-27T07:28:30-07:00">June 27th, 7:28am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cincinnati Bengals are not strangers to high-stakes drama on or off the field. After all, this is the team that’s tried to ride the thin line between championship <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/cin">contention and roster preservation</a>. However, as training camp nears for the 2025 NFL season, the Bengals find themselves in murky waters once again. This time, it’s not just about Joe Burrow’s health or the balance between a loaded offense and an improving defense. The biggest plotline involves a rookie edge rusher who hasn’t even signed his deal. Now, while most rookies come in with fanfare and fresh energy, Cincinnati’s latest first-rounder may be headed out before he ever suits up.</p><h2><b>A Strategy That’s Aging Poorly</b></h2><p>There are a few ways to deal with a pressing issue. Some try to cut the problem into smaller pieces and solve the components one at a time. Others ask for help. And then there are people who simply decide to sleep it off and wait it out. Whatever’s wrong will resolve itself.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cincinnati-Bengals-quarterback-Joe-Burrow-throws-a-pass-during-a-scrimmage.jpg"><figcaption>Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Bengals appear to be adopting that last strategy with their most pressing issue. Though the organization signed wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-rumors-twists-jamarr-chase-tee-higgins-contract-details">to long-term extensions in March</a>, they’ve yet to address the requests of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-orlando-brown-jr-weighs-in-trey-hendrickson-contract-dispute">He wants a new contract</a> or a trade to another team that will give him one. Cincinnati doesn’t appear to be inclined to do either.</p><p>It was going to be hard for the Bengals to replace Hendrickson in March. However, that possibility has become downright impossible following free agency and the draft. He created an unprecedented 26 sacks for himself and his teammates a year ago, per ESPN’s metrics. The data for this metric dates to 2017, and no other player had topped 20 sacks created in a season.</p><p>Since Hendrickson initially expressed his displeasure about his deal in March, the price of a potential extension has only gone up. Recall that Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $160 million extension to stay with the Browns. That raised the top of the edge rusher market from $34 million per season to $40 million per year. Micah Parsons is expected to up that figure further when he signs his extension with the Cowboys. The best time for the Bengals to get a Hendrickson deal done was March. The next-best time would be now. And then we have their rookie holdout situation.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the obvious Cincinnati Bengals trade candidate entering the 2025 NFL training camp.</p><h2><b>The Rookie Who Might Get Dealt Before He Even Plays</b></h2><p>Yes, Hendrickson remains the headline name in the Bengals’ contract drama. That said, there’s another problem brewing that could explode during camp: rookie left defensive end Shemar Stewart. Selected No. 17 overall out of Texas A&amp;M, Stewart is making waves for the wrong reasons. He’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-cincy-lineman-very-confident-trey-hendrickson-shemar-stewart-signed">yet to sign his rookie deal</a>, hasn’t practiced with the team, and is refusing to participate in any activities. He wants language regarding injury insurance in his contract amended.</p><p>This type of holdout is nearly unheard of in today’s NFL, particularly under the current CBA. Rookies, especially first-rounders, rarely miss meaningful offseason time over contract language. And yet, here we are. Stewart not only skipped offseason workouts. He even walked out of the facility early during minicamp, underscoring how serious the impasse has become.</p><p>It’s the kind of standoff that could force an unthinkable outcome: a pre-practice trade of a first-round pick.</p><p>No team has ever traded away a first-rounder before signing them. Should Cincinnati entertain that option, it would mark a historical first. It would also likely spark league-wide conversations about rookie contract negotiations. Sure, some front office personnel remain hopeful Stewart will eventually sign. However, others believe the clock is ticking louder each day.</p><h2><b>Potential Suitors</b></h2><p>While Stewart hasn’t taken a snap in Bengals gear, other NFL teams are reportedly monitoring the situation closely. The Panthers, Patriots, and 49ers are believed to be potential landing spots. Each franchise has its own pass-rushing needs. Stewart’s upside—despite an underwhelming college stat sheet—is enticing.</p><p>Standing at 6’5 and weighing nearly 290 pounds, Stewart boasts an NFL-ready frame and rare athleticism. Scouts praised his raw potential leading up to the draft. That’s even if his sack totals at Texas A&amp;M didn’t turn heads. For a team looking for a long-term developmental project with a high ceiling, he’s an appealing gamble.</p><p>However, that’s exactly the problem for Cincinnati. This is not a team in rebuild mode. They’re contending for a Super Bowl. Trading away their top pick before he even plays potentially signals organizational dysfunction. Ifthey lose Hendrickson as well, the defensive line would go from strength to liability overnight.</p><h2><b>A Trade Might Still Be the Right Call</b></h2><p>Despite the risk of bad optics, the Bengals might be wise to seriously consider trading Stewart if contract talks don’t progress soon. Distractions are the enemy of teams with Super Bowl aspirations. Cincinnati has enough on its plate trying to keep Joe Burrow healthy and the offense humming.</p><p>Hendrickson’s situation already looms large. Adding Stewart’s stalemate to the mix creates unnecessary tension heading into camp. Even if Stewart eventually signs, the tone has already been set: this relationship didn’t start on solid ground.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Shemar-Stewart-watching-Cincinnati-Bengals-rookie-minicamp.jpg"><figcaption>Albert Cesare/The Cincinnati Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>By gauging the market now, the Bengals could recoup valuable assets. They could perhaps acquire a 2026 second-rounder or a player-plus-pick package from a team willing to roll the dice. That return could be more beneficial than letting the situation deteriorate further and watching Stewart’s trade value crater.</p><h2><b>The Bottom Line</b></h2><p>The Bengals entered this offseason with a clear mandate: retool without regressing. Extending Chase and Higgins was a major win. But the mishandling of Hendrickson’s contract and Stewart’s rookie impasse threaten to undermine what could be a special season in Cincinnati.</p><p>The Shemar Stewart saga is bizarre, unpredictable, and unprecedented. But if the Bengals don’t resolve it soon, they may have no choice but to become the first team in NFL history to trade away a first-round pick before he even signs.</p><p>If that’s the path they take, it will go down as a cautionary tale—and the most obvious trade of 2025 training camp.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 obvious Cincinnati Bengals trade candidate entering 2025 training camp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-cincinnati-pivotal-stadium-agreement');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bengals land pivotal stadium agreement');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burrow-throws.jpg"><figcaption>Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bengals land pivotal stadium agreement</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T11:08:16-07:00">June 26th, 11:08am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T11:08:16-07:00">June 26th, 11:08am</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/entertainment/netflix-quarterback-season-2-trailer-joe-burrow">Cincinnati Bengals are currently</a> gearing up for a 2025 season that could be a make-or-break one for the future of the franchise. Cincinnati missed the playoffs for the second straight year in 2024, putting the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-joe-burrow-takes-l-vs-3-fans-qb-skills-challenge-fanatics-fest">pressure on Joe Burrow</a> and company to rally this season.</p><p>There has been some doubt in recent months as to what the future holds for the Bengals’ home field of Paycor Stadium and whether it would be tenable for the long term of the franchise.</p><p>However, recently, Adam Schefter of ESPN took to X, formerly Twitter, with <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1938290237911773485" rel="noopener">a positive update</a> in that department.</p><p>“Bengals and Hamilton County have agreed to a new deal to modernize Paycor Stadium and keep the Bengals in downtown Cincinnati through June 2036,” reported Schefter.</p><p>Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn also released a statement in response to the news.</p><p>“This is a significant day for the Bengals and Hamilton County as we secure the team’s future in Cincinnati,” said Blackburn, per Schefter. “We thank the Hamilton County Commissioners for supporting this agreement to ensure Paycor Stadium remains an excellent venue and a focal point for Cincinnati’s riverfront. We are proud to call Paycor Stadium our home and to keep our future here in Cincinnati, where it belongs.”</p><p>The Bengals are looking to make some better memories at Paycor Stadium in 2025 than they did the last couple of years.</p><p>The biggest problem for the Bengals throughout the Joe Burrow era has been their tendency to get off to slow starts, which continued last year with a shocking home loss to the New England Patriots to open the season, a loss from which they never fully recovered.</p><p>The pressure will be on Burrow and his teammates to come out of the gates swinging for their first game of 2025–on the road vs the Cleveland Browns on September 7.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bengals land pivotal stadium agreement

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/entertainment/netflix-quarterback-season-2-trailer-joe-burrow');   ga('set', 'title', 'Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2 trailer highlights Joe Burrow’s epic heroics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Joe-Burrow-throwing-a-pass.jpg"><figcaption>Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2 trailer highlights Joe Burrow’s epic heroics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-24T08:43:09-07:00">June 24th, 8:43am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-24T08:43:09-07:00">June 24th, 8:43am</time><address><a>Andrew Korpan</a>Andrew Korpan is the lead entertainment editor and film critic for ClutchPoints. He's also an award-winning author and Ken Jeong's best friend.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Atlanta Falcons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>A trailer is finally here for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/nfl-news-netflix-drops-teaser-video-quarterback-series-featuring-patrick-mahomes-kirk-cousins">Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2</a>, which will be headlined by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/entertainment/netflix-joe-burrow-jared-goff-kirk-cousins-return-quarterback-series">Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Kirk Cousins</a>. It promises more behind-the-scenes access and lots of on-field highlights.</p><p>Of course, Cousins is the first signal-caller to return for a second season. He previously headlined the first season, which also featured <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-news-teams-bold-patrick-mahomes-post-will-fire-fans-up">Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes</a> and Marcus Mariota.</p><p>Burrow and Goff will appear on the show for the first time. They are featured heavily in the first trailer, which we will break down completely.</p><h2><b>Joe Burrow faces quarterback mortality</b></h2><p>Burrow, who is heading into his sixth season in the league, opens the trailer by discussing a quarterback’s longevity. He knows you don’t play forever, and his first few years flew by.</p><p>“You only have so many of these seasons. [When] you start out your career, you’re like, ‘I’m gonna be playing for 15, 20 years.’ It seems like a lot,” Burrow explains, “And then you blink your eye, and you’re in year five. Next time I blink, it’s gonna be year 10. Now, where [are we] at? The great ones make it work.”</p><p>His fifth year in the league may have been his best. Burrow led all quarterbacks in the NFL with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. It was a major turnaround from his injury-riddled 2023 campaign. Despite his best efforts, Burrow and the Bengals missed the playoffs, even after winning their last five games.</p><p>Heading into his sixth year, Burrow hopes to get over the hump and win a Lombardi Trophy. He has been to one Super Bowl, but we are now three years removed from that.</p><h2><b>Jared Goff’s redemption arc</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Frank-Ragnow-on-Jan.-28-2024.jpg"><figcaption>© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Many wrote off Goff when he was traded to the Detroit Lions in 2021. Matthew Stafford immediately won a Super Bowl with Goff’s former team, adding to the narrative.</p><p>“A lot of people in my former organization may have thought I was being cast away,” says Goff, “But I saw the opportunity I had here [in Detroit] was special.”</p><p>In four years with the Lions, Goff has made two Pro Bowls, and they are coming off a 15-2 season in 2024. Goff had a career year, throwing the second-most passing yards in the league behind Burrow (4,629) and the fourth-most touchdowns (37).</p><p>Meanwhile, Cousins’ 2024 struggles will also be shown. He joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 but was benched late in the year. Cousins threw a career-high 16 interceptions in 14 games, which was the most in the NFL at the time. Baker Mayfield would end up tying him, but he also threw 41 touchdowns to go along with his 16 interceptions.</p><h2><b>When does Quarterback Season 2 premiere on Netflix?</b></h2><p>The upcoming second season of Quarterback will premiere on Netflix on July 8. Presumably, all of the episodes will be available to stream on that day.</p><p>Previously, the first season of the series premiered on July 12, 2023. All eight episodes were made available on July 12. They were directed by the trio of Matt Dissinger, Shannon Furman, and Tim Rumpff.</p><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>Quarterback Season 2 will premiere on July 8 on Netflix.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Netflix’s Quarterback Season 2 trailer highlights Joe Burrow’s epic heroics

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/perfect-cincinnati-bengals-move-roster-2025-training-camp');   ga('set', 'title', '1 perfect Cincinnati Bengals move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1-perfect-Cincinnati-Bengals-move-to-fill-out-roster-before-2025-training-camp.jpg"></figure><h1>1 perfect Cincinnati Bengals move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-23T22:47:12-07:00">June 23rd, 10:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-23T22:47:12-07:00">June 23rd, 10:47pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cincinnati Bengals know they are staring down a make-or-break 2025 season. With one of the most explosive passing attacks in football and a generational quarterback in Joe Burrow, the Bengals can’t afford to waste another year on the fringe of contention. Sure, they made headlines by securing their star receivers. However, glaring holes remain on both sides of the ball. One move could be the difference between another playoff miss and a return to AFC supremacy: locking down their most productive defensive player to a long-term extension.</p><h2><b>Offseason Recap</b></h2><p>The Bengals did pretty well in the offseason, even though they did little to actually improve their roster. Cincinnati took care of some much-needed business by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-rumors-twists-jamarr-chase-tee-higgins-contract-details">extending standout wide receivers</a> Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.</p><p>Now, the Bengals probably should have gotten deals with both receivers done a year ago. Still, it’s better late than never. The extensions should appease quarterback Burrow. He lobbied hard for the Bengals to bring back both of his two favorite targets.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Joe-Burrows-moment-with-JaMarr-Chase-Tee-Higgins-sparks-intense-buzz-.jpg"></figure><p>Unfortunately, Cincinnati didn’t extend every key contributor who was due a new deal this offseason. Pass-rusher and reigning NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson is entering a contract year. His lack of a new deal has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-adam-schefter-reveals-trey-hendrickson-bengals-offer-falls-way-short">seemingly created a strained relationship</a>.</p><p>Yes, making Burrow happy and keeping one of the league’s best passing attacks intact is good for business. That said, Cincinnati’s unwillingness to invest heavily in its defense is problematic. The team’s 25th-ranked defense prevented the Bengals from making the playoffs last season. Their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-lou-anarumo-4-coaches-fired-zac-taylor-staff">solution was to fire coordinator</a> Lou Anarumo and replace him with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden.</p><p>The Bengals did use their top two draft selections on defenders. That said, first-round pick Shemar Stewart is an unpolished boom-or-bust prospect. He may not contribute right away. Adding Lucas Patrick and rookie third-round pick Dylan Fairchild isn’t enough to give Burrow top-tier protection, too.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the perfect Cincinnati Bengals move to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/cin">fill out their roster</a> before the 2025 training camp.</p><h2><b>Extend Hendrickson Already</b></h2><p>The single best move Cincinnati can make before training camp is simple: sign Hendrickson to an extension. It’s the move that can stabilize the defense and restore organizational momentum.</p><p>The urgency here is amplified by the retirement of veteran Sam Hubbard and the ongoing absence of top pick Stewart. He has yet to join the team due to a dispute over training camp bonuses. That leaves the Bengals perilously thin on the edge. Hendrickson knows that, and he also knows his value.</p><p>Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks last season. He earned All-Pro honors in the process. He’s at the peak of his powers. As such, this is not a situation that calls for cold math. It calls for decisive action.</p><p>Yes, Hendrickson has been vocal about the lack of communication from the front office. That friction has raised questions about whether a deal can even get done. However, recent developments suggest the door is still open.</p><h2><b>Encouraging Signs Behind the Scenes</b></h2><p>In a recent social media post, Hendrickson was spotted training with Patrick Coyne at Black Sheep Performance in Blue Ash. That’s just outside Cincinnati. It’s the same gym frequented by Burrow, Drew Sample, and other Bengals players. This isn’t just about staying in shape; it’s a signal.</p><p>Hendrickson’s presence in the tri-state area ahead of camp shows a level of professionalism that contradicts any narrative of a player trying to force his way out. More importantly, reports indicate that communication between the Bengals and Hendrickson’s camp has resumed. It may not mean a deal is imminent. However, it’s a step in the right direction.</p><p>This is an opportunity Cincinnati simply can’t fumble. Hendrickson isn’t just a sack artist. The guy is a tone-setter. He brings a relentless motor and accountability that every elite defense needs. Extending Hendrickson would send a message to the rest of the locker room: we take care of our own.</p><p> </p><h2><b>Why the Time Is Now</b></h2><p>There’s no reason to drag this out. The Bengals are currently projected to have ample c</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cincinnati-Bengals-edge-rusher-Trey-Hendrickson_bf5a21.jpg"><figcaption>© Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>ap flexibility moving forward, especially with structured deals for Burrow, Chase, and Higgins. Financially, this is a manageable decision. Culturally, it’s a critical one.</p><p>If Cincinnati lets Hendrickson walk or allows the situation to spiral further, it risks destabilizing a unit that’s already on shaky ground. New coordinator Al Golden needs established stars to anchor his transition, and there’s no better foundation than a proven edge rusher in his prime.</p><h2><b>Final Word</b></h2><p>The Bengals can’t afford another season defined by missed opportunities. They’ve done the hard work of securing their offensive nucleus, but now it’s time to balance the ledger. Signing Trey Hendrickson to a well-deserved extension is the perfect move to solidify this roster before training camp. Anything less, and Cincinnati risks watching its championship window start to close.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

1 perfect Cincinnati Bengals move to fill out roster before 2025 training camp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-joe-burrow-takes-l-vs-3-fans-qb-skills-challenge-fanatics-fest');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bengals’ Joe Burrow takes L vs. 3 fans in QB Skills Challenge at Fanatics Fest');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Bengals-Joe-Burrow-thinking-about-ping-pong.jpg"><figcaption>© Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bengals’ Joe Burrow takes L vs. 3 fans in QB Skills Challenge at Fanatics Fest</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-22T14:32:23-07:00">June 22nd, 2:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-22T14:32:23-07:00">June 22nd, 2:32pm</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-shemar-stewart-leaves-mandatory-minicamp-contract-dispute">Cincinnati Bengals cannot seem to get anything right</a> in the 2025 offseason. As the Bengals’ front office continues to struggle with contract negotiations, Joe Burrow’s inadequate showing at the Fanatics Fest quarterback skills challenge got endlessly ridiculed by fans on social media.</p><p>As one of the handful of athletes at the 2025 Fanatics Fest, Burrow participated in the quarterback skills challenge. He only scored a 50 in the game, receiving <a href="https://x.com/darrenrovell/status/1936872680491217286" rel="noopener">fewer points than three fans</a>, according to Darren Rovell of Cllct Media. He barely outscored former NBA star Dwight Howard, who posted a 48.4.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Three fans beat Joe Burrow in QB Skills Challenge at Fanatics Fest. <a href="https://t.co/V0AqH9mKvz">pic.twitter.com/V0AqH9mKvz</a></p><p>— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/1936872680491217286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud performed the best, topping the charts with a score of 67.2. Tom Brady came in second with a 61.2. Russell Wilson, Eli Manning and Jayden Daniels tied for a distant third with a 51.6. Three fans also notched a 51.6 to create a six-way tie in third place ahead of Burrow.</p><p>The game is certainly no indication of a player’s on-field quarterback ability, but it gave fans yet another reason to mock Burrow on social media. The Bengals have taken shots to the chin all offseason, with Burrow no exception. The quarterback typically stays out of the limelight, but has been the center of many conversations due to his rumored relationship with model Olivia Ponton.</p><h2><b>Bengals’ rough 2025 offseason</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trey-Hendrickson-1.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While Burrow’s blunder was mainly just a comedic coincidence, the Bengals’ offseason has been one disaster after another. After a summer full of drama in 2024, Cincinnati is in an even worse position a year later, with no end in sight.</p><p>The Bengals’ offseason got off to the wrong foot, as their friction with Trey Hendrickson, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins rose back into the spotlight. Cincinnati solved one issue by signing Chase and Higgins to record extensions, but it continues to drag its feet with Hendrickson. As a result, the league’s reigning sacks leader held out of OTAs and minicamp.</p><p>Cincinnati’s issues extended to first-round pick Shemar Stewart, who has yet to sign his rookie contract. The Bengals reportedly desired additional clauses in Stewart’s deal, a move that has sparked unanimous criticism. The head-scratching situation caused <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-shemar-stewart-leaves-mandatory-minicamp-contract-dispute">Stewart to also hold out of minicamp</a> and publicly express his frustration with the organization.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bengals’ Joe Burrow takes L vs. 3 fans in QB Skills Challenge at Fanatics Fest

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/3-hottest-cincinnati-bengals-takes-coming-out-of-2025-minicamp');   ga('set', 'title', '3 hottest Cincinnati Bengals takes coming out of 2025 minicamp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-hottest-Cincinnati-Bengals-takes-coming-out-of-2025-minicamp.jpg"></figure><h1>3 hottest Cincinnati Bengals takes coming out of 2025 minicamp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-21T06:53:49-07:00">June 21st, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-21T06:53:49-07:00">June 21st, 6:53am</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/cincinnati-bengals-danger-getting-cut-2025-minicamp">Cincinnati Bengals</a> closing the book on their 2025 mandatory minicamp, anticipation is building for a pivotal season. After back-to-back 9-8 campaigns and a two-year playoff drought, Zac Taylor’s squad is searching for a spark to return to AFC contention. Minicamp offered plenty of insight into the roster’s strengths, evolving dynamics, and looming questions. Here are the three hottest takes emerging from Bengals camp as the countdown to training camp begins.</p><h2>Joe Burrow Is Poised for His Best Season Yet</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cincinnati-Bengals-quarterback-Joe-Burrow-throws-a-pass-during-a-scrimmage.jpg"><figcaption>Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p> </p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-joe-burrow-achilles-heel-2-super-bowl-hopefuls">Joe Burrow’s</a> return to full health has been the headline of minicamp, and the early signs are electrifying. After a 2024 campaign that saw him rebound from wrist surgery and post career-best numbers, Burrow entered this offseason with a renewed sense of confidence and command. Not only is he physically back to 100 percent, but his decision-making and willingness to test tight windows have noticeably evolved. Bengals veterans have remarked that Burrow is making throws in June that he typically reserves for late summer, suggesting a quarterback eager to push his limits and elevate the offense.</p><p>Burrow’s chemistry with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-stephen-a-smith-jamarr-chase-bold-jerry-rice-randy-moss-expectations">Ja’Marr Chase</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-rumors-trey-hendrickson-trade-dead-jamarr-chase-tee-higgins-deals">Tee Higgins</a> remains elite, but the addition of Mike Gesicki as a reliable safety valve in the passing game has added a new dimension. Gesicki’s presence in 7-on-7 drills has been a revelation, often serving as Burrow’s go-to option when primary reads are covered. With the offensive line showing improvement and the skill group as deep as ever, Burrow looks ready to take the next step and potentially enter the MVP conversation. If his aggressive approach continues into the season, the Bengals’ offense could be among the NFL’s most explosive.</p><h2>The Wide Receiver Room Is Deeper and More Dangerous Than Ever</h2><p>While Chase and Higgins continue to headline the Bengals’ receiving corps, minicamp made it abundantly clear that the depth behind them is set to play a much larger role. Andrei Iosivas, coming off a strong finish to 2024, has cemented himself as the third wideout and is primed for a breakout season. His toughness, reliability in the red zone, and ability to capitalize on favorable matchups have stood out throughout offseason work.</p><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><p>Rookie Jermaine Burton has also turned heads, earning praise from coaches and teammates for his professionalism and rapid development after a rocky rookie year. With Charlie Jones nearing full health and contributing in both receiver drills and special teams, the Bengals suddenly have a dynamic, multi-layered attack. Defenses focusing on Chase and Higgins will have their hands full with Iosivas, Burton, and Jones, each capable of exploiting single coverage and making big plays.</p><p>This depth not only gives Burrow more options but also insulates the offense against injuries—a crucial factor given the physical toll of a 17-game season. Expect the Bengals to use more four-receiver sets and creative alignments, making them one of the league’s toughest offenses to defend.</p><h2>Defensive Uncertainty Looms, but Breakout Candidates Are Ready to Emerge</h2><p>The Bengals’ defense enters 2025 with both promise and uncertainty. The absence of first-round pick Shemar Stewart, who skipped the final day of minicamp due to a contract dispute, has been a distraction but not a disaster. Stewart’s situation remains unresolved, but the coaching staff is confident his missed time won’t stunt his development once he’s back on the field. Meanwhile, the ongoing contract standoff with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has left the edge rotation unsettled, putting pressure on other young defenders to step up.</p><p>That’s where the breakout buzz comes in. Edge rusher Joseph Ossai, given a one-year “prove it” deal, is positioned to seize a larger role and has impressed with his energy and production in camp. Dax Hill, returning from an ACL injury, is another name to watch—his versatility as a corner and potential slot defender gives new defensive coordinator Al Golden options as he experiments with different secondary combinations. The defense’s spirited showings in 7-on-7 drills, including big plays against Burrow and the first-team offense, have injected confidence and competition into the unit.</p><p>If the Bengals can resolve their contract issues and get Stewart and Hendrickson back in the fold, the defense could take a significant leap. But even if uncertainty lingers, the emergence of Ossai, Hill, and other young talents could be the key to a defensive resurgence in 2025.</p><p>The 2025 Bengals minicamp has set the stage for a season brimming with potential and high expectations. Joe Burrow’s evolution, the emergence of a deep and dangerous receiving corps, and the promise of defensive breakout stars all point to a team ready to rejoin the AFC’s elite. As training camp approaches, the Bengals’ ability to manage contract distractions and harness their young talent could define their path back to the playoffs—and perhaps much more.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 hottest Cincinnati Bengals takes coming out of 2025 minicamp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-orlando-brown-jr-weighs-in-trey-hendrickson-contract-dispute');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bengals’ Orlando Brown Jr. weighs in on Trey Hendrickson contract dispute');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bengals-news-Orlando-Brown-Jr.-weighs-in-on-Trey-Hendrickson-contract-dispute.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Bengals’ Orlando Brown Jr. weighs in on Trey Hendrickson contract dispute</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-20T20:02:09-07:00">June 20th, 8:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-20T20:02:09-07:00">June 20th, 8:02pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Contract talks between <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-adam-schefter-reveals-trey-hendrickson-bengals-offer-falls-way-short">Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals</a> seem to never end. Orlando Brown Jr. provided his thoughts on the situation.</p><p>Hendrickson is seeking a major contract that will have him be among the highest-paid defenders in the NFL. He looks to be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/browns-news-myles-garrett-issued-challenge-historic-160-million-contract-extension">earning close to as much as Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett</a>, who had his own dispute with the Browns before securing a huge deal.</p><p>This resulted in the Bengals offensive tackle appearing on a June 20 edition of NFL on ESPN. He <a href="https://x.com/ESPNNFL/status/1936170309960303035" rel="noopener">explained what’s going in the locker room</a> as the two parties hope to have a compromise before the 2025 season starts.</p><p>“I think we got a very close locker room, first and foremost. Guys have talked to Trey, guys have talked to Shemar, even with Jamar and Tee, when they were going through what they were going through, we spoke to them. I mean ultimately, man, it’s the NFL; it’s a business. It’s part of it; these type of things happen. But I would imagine these deals get done hopefully sooner rather than later,” Brown said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/ZEUS__57?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZEUS__57</a> drops some locker room insight on the Trey Hendrickson situation in Cincy 👀 <a href="https://t.co/WcnrJx0Xm8">pic.twitter.com/WcnrJx0Xm8</a></p><p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1936170309960303035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>What’s next for Trey Hendrickson, Bengals</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bengals-news-Orlando-Brown-Jr-2.jpg"><figcaption>Scott Galvin-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It wasn’t the first time <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-cincy-lineman-very-confident-trey-hendrickson-shemar-stewart-signed">Orlando Brown Jr. talked about Trey Hendrickson</a> and the Bengals. The fact he is confident about them resolving their situation would bring optimism to the team’s fans going into the 2025 season.</p><p>Hendrickson has kept himself healthy for the last two seasons, appearing in all 34 games throughout 2023 and 2024. Those campaigns were spectacular for the defensive star, recording 40 or more tackles and 17.5 sacks in both years.</p><p>Hendrickson earned Pro Bowl appearances for four straight years, finally landing the NFL’s All-Pro first-team last season. He even won the Deacon Jones Award after leading the entire league in sacks.</p><p>Hendrickson knows his worth and hopes to have the Bengals see that with his next contract. On the other side, Cincinnati hopes to return to the playoffs after going 9-8 for the second straight season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bengals’ Orlando Brown Jr. weighs in on Trey Hendrickson contract dispute

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-adam-schefter-reveals-trey-hendrickson-bengals-offer-falls-way-short');   ga('set', 'title', 'Adam Schefter reveals Trey Hendrickson Bengals offer falls way short');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trey-Hendrickson_7e09ed.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Adam Schefter reveals Trey Hendrickson Bengals offer falls way short</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-18T12:43:09-07:00">June 18th, 12:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-18T12:43:09-07:00">June 18th, 12:43pm</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cincinnati Bengals are playing a dangerous game with their top edge rushers. Both <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-contract-issues-mount-hendrickson-stewart-holdouts">Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart are embroiled in contract disputes</a> with the Bengals just a month before training camp. One NFL insider revealed that one of those situations is far from over.</p><p>Adam Schefter revealed on The Pat McAfee Show that Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals <a href="https://x.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1935382266026537280" rel="noopener">are still not close to a deal</a>.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-trey-hendrickson-talking-with-cincinnati-again-new-contract">Hendrickson and the Bengals resumed communication</a> on Sunday, which gave many fans hope of a quick resolution. Unfortunately, Schefter suggests both sides are not close on compensation and duration of a new contract.</p><p>“They’re talking again, but they’re not any further along. They’re talking, it doesn’t mean a whole lot right now,” Schefter said on Wednesday. “It will mean something if and when they can figure a way to get a deal done, which they have been unable to do. I think there is a disagreement over value and I think most important, there’s a disagreement on length here. Length of deal, I think that’s also an issue here. The Bengals would like a shorter deal, Hendrickson would like a longer deal. And they can’t even find common ground on the length of the deal right now.”</p><p>The length of the contract seems like it could be the biggest consideration.</p><p>McAfee asked if Schefter thinks that Hendrickson wants a contract longer than three years. Schefter replied that he thinks “the Bengals would like a low deal like one year.”</p><p>The Bengals and Hendrickson have a lot of figure out over the next month.</p><h2><b>Bengals tackle Orlando Brown “very confident” both players will be signed before training camp</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Orlando-Brown.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><p>Despite all of this, one Bengals player remains <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-cincy-lineman-very-confident-trey-hendrickson-shemar-stewart-signed">confident that both situations will be resolved shortly</a>.</p><p>Bengals tackle Orlando Brown said in a recent interview that he thinks both Hendrickson and Stewart will be out on the field during training camp.</p><p>“I’m very confident that they’ll be out there,” Brown said on NFL Network’s The Insiders on Tuesday. “I imagine in Trey’s situation, they’ll get that figured out, man. He’s one of the best in the league at what he does. I think in Shemar’s case, I imagine they’ll get that done, too, coming to terms on whatever the language or specific amount of money it is. These are two very important players for us. One being an All-Pro Defensive Player of the Year candidate, man. I imagine the team is going to take care of business.”</p><p>The Bengals risk having their edge rushers unprepared for the 2025 season if they don’t get them to camp on time.</p><p>Cincinnati’s training camp is set to begin on July 23rd.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Adam Schefter reveals Trey Hendrickson Bengals offer falls way short

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He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cincinnati Bengals are playing with fire regarding their top two edge rushers. Both <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-contract-issues-mount-hendrickson-stewart-holdouts">Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart are in contract disputes</a> with the team heading into the summer. Despite all of the drama, one Bengals player is optimistic that everything will work out in the end.</p><p>Bengals tackle Orlando Brown is <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/orlando-brown-expecting-more-from-special-bengals-offense-following-ja-marr-chase-tee-higgins-extensions" rel="noopener">confident that the team will agree to contracts</a> with both Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart.</p><p>“I’m very confident that they’ll be out there,” Brown said on NFL Network’s The Insiders on Tuesday. “I imagine in Trey’s situation, they’ll get that figured out, man. He’s one of the best in the league at what he does. I think in Shemar’s case, I imagine they’ll get that done, too, coming to terms on whatever the language or specific amount of money it is. These are two very important players for us. One being an All-Pro Defensive Player of the Year candidate, man. I imagine the team is going to take care of business.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-adam-schefter-breaks-down-trey-hendrickson-cincinnati-feud">Hendrickson has been seeking a long-term contract extension</a> for months after back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons. He has even <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-rumors-how-serious-is-trey-hendrickson-about-sitting-out-season">threatened to sit out the 2025 season</a> if he does not get an extension.</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-shemar-stewart-leaves-mandatory-minicamp-contract-dispute">Shemar Stewart left Bengals mandatory minicamp</a> over his own contract dispute. Stewart took issue with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-rumors-ian-rapoport-reveals-shemar-stewarts-issue-not-money">one clause the Bengals wanted to include in his rookie contract</a>. He is refusing to sign his rookie contract unless it is removed.</p><p>Bengals training camp is set to begin on July 23rd. That creates a natural deadline for Cincinnati to resolve these contract disputes.</p><h2><b>Trey Hendrickson resumed talks with Bengals over the weekend</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trey-Hendrickson.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There is some hope for resolution, at least when it comes to Hendrickson’s contract situation.</p><p>ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Sunday that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-trey-hendrickson-talking-with-cincinnati-again-new-contract">Hendrickson and the Bengals have resumed communication</a> about his contract and future with the team.</p><p>This is a huge development when considering how much importance Hendrickson has placed on open communication throughout the process.</p><p>“When there’s a lack of communication in any relationship, where it’s a business or personal relationship, lack of communication leads to animosity, and that leaves my narrative only to me with no clear direction,” Hendrickson said in May about his future with the Bengals.</p><p>The fact that both sides have resumed talking does not mean they will get a deal done quickly. But they do have over a month before training camp, so there’s plenty of time to come to an agreement.</p><p>Perhaps Orland Brown is right and this situation will resolve itself before training camp.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bengals lineman ‘very confident’ Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart will get signed

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-orlando-brown-special-claim-cincinnati-offense');   ga('set', 'title', 'Bengals’ Orlando Brown makes ‘special’ claim about offense');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Orlando-Brown.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Bengals’ Orlando Brown makes ‘special’ claim about offense</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-17T19:30:22-07:00">June 17th, 7:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-17T20:57:51-07:00">June 17th, 8:57pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/cincinnati-bengals-danger-getting-cut-2025-minicamp">Cincinnati Bengals are heading into the 2025-2026 NFL</a> season with sky-high expectations, and veteran tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is one of the loudest voices backing the offense’s breakout potential. During a Tuesday appearance on NFL Network’s The Insiders, Brown delivered <a href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/orlando-brown-jr-shares-his-offseason-routine-with-the-insiders" rel="noopener">glowing praise</a> for the unit, calling attention to the team’s chemistry and momentum as training camp approaches.</p><p>“We’re really special,”<br>Brown said on The Insiders.<br>“I’m really proud of the way that we worked this offseason… Everything that the coaches threw at us, we were able to respond really well.”</p><p>From veteran leadership to star power, the Bengals have built one of the most complete offensive units in the NFL. Brown’s statement echoes the confidence radiating from inside the locker room. With Joe Burrow healthy again after a stellar 2024 campaign and long-term contracts locked in for both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, this group has all the pieces to dominate.</p><p>Burrow led the league in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) in 2024. Yet despite those gaudy stats, the Bengals missed the postseason due to defensive lapses and special teams breakdowns. Still, the offense led the NFL in passing yards per game and ranked sixth in scoring, making Brown’s optimism more than just talk.</p><p>“Paying Tee and Ja’Marr, making them more comfortable… it’s only going to make us better,”<br>Brown added.</p><p>The chemistry between Burrow, Chase, and Higgins remains the engine that drives Cincinnati’s explosive attack. Together, Chase and Higgins racked up over 2,500 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns last year. Now, with distractions from contract talks finally behind them, their focus turns entirely to winning.</p><p>The offensive line, anchored by Brown, was a major strength for the Bengals in 2024, allowing the fifth-fewest sacks in the league. The offensive tackle’s steady presence and elite pass protection gave <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-joe-burrow-takes-blame-2024-failure-despite-nfl-leading-stats">Burrow the time to lead the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns</a>. His leadership has also helped younger linemen develop and has created a more cohesive unit up front.</p><p>Behind that line, running back Chase Brown emerged as a breakout star in his second season. He totaled 990 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, while also contributing 360 receiving yards and four scores through the air. The third-year running back’s versatility and explosiveness brought much-needed balance to the Bengals’ offense, keeping defenses honest and opening up more opportunities for play-action in the passing game.</p><p>While major questions surround the defense after a 31st-ranked finish in total yards allowed last year, the offense continues to be the team’s backbone. New defensive coordinator Al Golden brings a fresh scheme and several new faces, but it’s clear this team’s identity begins with the offense. As training camp nears, Brown’s comments reflect a locker room full of belief. The Bengals, led by Burrow, Chase, Higgins, and a fortified offensive line, look poised to reclaim contender status in the AFC North.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Bengals’ Orlando Brown makes ‘special’ claim about offense

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/cincinnati-bengals-danger-getting-cut-2025-minicamp');   ga('set', 'title', '2 Cincinnati Bengals in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/X-Cincinnati-Bengals-in-danger-of-getting-cut-after-2025-minicamp.jpg"></figure><h1>2 Cincinnati Bengals in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-16T07:15:53-07:00">June 16th, 7:15am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-16T07:15:53-07:00">June 16th, 7:15am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL offseason is a balancing act of continuity and calculated change. With minicamp now in the rearview mirror, the pressure is intensifying for veterans who find themselves on the bubble. <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/_/name/cin">The Bengals’ 90-man roster</a> is brimming with youth, potential, and financial implications. This also means tough decisions are coming. Sure, most eyes are locked on Joe Burrow and the team’s offensive firepower. However, the quieter roster battles may hold the keys to Cincinnati’s 2025 season. Two veterans, in particular, are under the microscope—each facing steep odds in holding onto a roster spot come September.</p><h2><b>Unanswered Questions</b></h2><p>The Bengals were pretty quiet during free agency and left the period with question marks at several positions. However, they were able to extend both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Getting deals done <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-rumors-twists-jamarr-chase-tee-higgins-contract-details">with their star wide receiver tandem</a> maintains continuity for Burrow and the offense.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bengals.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Cincinnati does have another contract dispute with All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, though. The two sides haven’t been able to get on the same page <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-trey-hendrickson-talking-with-cincinnati-again-new-contract">regarding a long-term deal</a>. Recall that Hendrickson carried their pass-rushing efforts in 2024 (17.5 sacks). They did select Texas A&amp;M’s Shemar Stewart in the first round. Still, even though he’s a physical specimen, his lack of production is concerning.</p><p>The Bengals also drafted a pair of promising linebackers in Demetrius Knight Jr and Barrett Carter. However, that seems like a bet for the future, with Logan Wilson still in the building.</p><p>Cincinnati boasts an elite offense that can score with anyone, but their ability to compete in the AFC will hinge on whether or not they can take a step forward defensively in 2025. Unfortunately, they haven’t done much to silence those concerns.</p><p>Here we’ll try to look at the two Cincinnati Bengals players who may be in danger of getting cut after their 2025 minicamp.</p><h2><b>1. The Cap Casualty Waiting to Happen?</b></h2><p>When the Bengals signed Zack Moss, it was seen as a solid depth move. The 27-year-old has experience, reliability, and over 3,000 career scrimmage yards to his name. That said, NFL careers can turn quickly. Moss is coming off a season-ending neck injury. In a room that now includes Chase Brown, Samaje Perine, and rookie Tahj Brooks, Moss is running out of runway.</p><p>Brown already <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/bengals-news-chase-brown-needs-get-through-pre-game-workout-order-play-steelers">looks like the present and future</a> of the Bengals backfield. The second-year standout rushed for 990 yards in 2024. He averged 4.3 yards per carry and punched in seven rushing touchdowns. He also proved to be a threat in the passing game. Brown is explosive, durable, and still on a rookie contract.</p><p>To bolster that backfield further, the Bengals brought back Perine and used a sixth-round pick on Texas Tech’s Brooks. The latter exited college as the Red Raiders’ all-time leading rusher. Brooks is a physical, downhill runner who brings fresh legs and upside.</p><p>Moss finds himself in a lose-lose scenario. The team has a crowded room and an unforgiving salary cap. The Bengals have already restructured his contract to open up cap space. However, cutting him would free up an additional $2.7 million. With other financial battles looming, Cincinnati may choose flexibility over sentiment.</p><h2><b>2. Flashy, but Floundering</b></h2><p>Wide receiver Jermaine Burton entered the NFL with a resume packed with highlights and expectations. A third-round pick in 2024, Burton brought speed, agility, and big-play potential. As the 2025 season nears, though, his role in Cincinnati’s offense looks less like a contributor and more like an afterthought.</p><p>The writing was already on the wall last season when Burton was a healthy scratch for the season finale. Yes, his rookie struggles might have been forgivable in most cases. That said, his exclusion from a meaningless Week 18 game signaled deeper concerns about consistency, maturity, or both.</p><p>Meanwhile, 2023 sixth-round pick Andrei Iosivas has surged up the depth chart. He has entrenched himself as WR3 behind Chase and Higgins. Tight end Mike Gesicki also commands targets in the short and intermediate zones. As such, Burton’s path to relevance narrows considerably.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mike-Gesicki.jpg"><figcaption>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Burton still has his rookie deal going for him, and the Bengals likely don’t want to give up on a third-rounder so quickly. However, flash doesn’t last in the NFL; production does.</p><h2><b>Depth Brings Decisions</b></h2><p>Every team loves having depth—until it comes time to make the final cuts. The Bengals have built a roster with young talent ready to push veterans out the door. For Zack Moss and Jermaine Burton, that reality is fast approaching. With younger, cheaper, and more dynamic players already climbing the depth chart, these two could become high-profile casualties in Cincinnati’s pursuit of a Super Bowl window.</p><p>The next few weeks of training camp could be make-or-break for both. But as things stand, the Bengals’ message is clear: past performance is no longer enough.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2 Cincinnati Bengals in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-trey-hendrickson-talking-with-cincinnati-again-new-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Trey Hendrickson talking with Bengals again about new contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Trey-Hendrickson-with-Cincinnati-Bengals-1.jpg"><figcaption> Katie Stratman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Trey Hendrickson talking with Bengals again about new contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-15T11:55:57-07:00">June 15th, 11:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-15T11:55:57-07:00">June 15th, 11:55am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Cincinnati Bengals</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Cincinnati Bengals are facing disaster at the edge rusher position just weeks before NFL training camp. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-contract-issues-mount-hendrickson-stewart-holdouts">Cincinnati is currently in contract disputes with both</a> of their presumed starters. Thankfully, there are some signs of optimism that one of those situations could be improving.</p><p>The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45517916/sources-bengals-trey-hendrickson-resume-talks-contract" rel="noopener">have resumed communication</a> about his contract and future with the team, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.</p><p>Hendrickson is still determined to get himself a long-term contract extension with the Bengals. He has even <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-rumors-how-serious-is-trey-hendrickson-about-sitting-out-season">threatened to sit out the 2025 season</a> if his demands are not met.</p><p>This is unquestionably a positive development for the Bengals. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-rumors-trey-hendrickson-contract-hope-dashed-minicamp-begins">Hendrickson did not participate in the team’s mandatory minicamp</a> this past week. He was subject to nearly $105,000 in fines because of skipping mandatory minicamp.</p><p>Hendrickson made it clear back in May that he was frustrated with the team’s lack of communication surrounding his contract situation.</p><p>“When there’s a lack of communication in any relationship, where it’s a business or personal relationship, lack of communication leads to animosity, and that leaves my narrative only to me with no clear direction,” Hendrickson said in May about his future with the Bengals.</p><p>Perhaps the two sides can work out a deal before training camp after all.</p><h2><b>NFL insider claimed Trey Hendrickson is a priority for the Bengals</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Trey-Hendrickson-to-the-Packers.jpg"><figcaption>© Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It is great that Bengals fans have reason for optimism surrounding Trey Hendrickson.</p><p>NFL insider Peter Schrager <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-trey-hendrickson-not-priority-insider">scolded the Bengals for not prioritizing Hendrickson</a> in a recent interview.</p><p>“I can tell you the Bengals this offseason with two priorities: somehow, some way getting Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase to remain with the Cincinnati Bengals in their free agent contract years,” Schrager said. “And guess what, they did it. Then they get this bomb dropped on them during the combine that Trey Hendrickson wants to be paid $30-40 million. They didn’t budget for that. They didn’t prepare for that.”</p><p>The financial situation could certainly be difficult for the organization to manage. Regardless, Schrager explained that Hendrickson’s situation is difficult because he is truly a fan favorite.</p><p>“This one is sticky because he’s beloved,” Schrager added. “And he’s beloved in the locker room. And the team really likes him. He met his wife in Cincinnati. He had his kid in Cincinnati. He’s saying, look at the market. It doesn’t make sense for what I’m being paid.”</p><p>It would be huge if the Bengals could extend Hendrickson and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/bengals-news-shemar-stewart-leaves-mandatory-minicamp-contract-dispute">sign first-round rookie Shemar Stewart</a> before training camp.</p><p>The front office has about one month to make it happen.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
2.9	15.4	0	148

2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
2.9	15.4	0	148

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