Trey Hendrickson, an All-Pro pass rusher for the Cincinnati Bengals, has secured a raise for 2025. Yet Bengals observers remain critical, calling the organization’s overall approach “cheap and short-sighted” and leaving questions about how the franchise manages its top talent.

Negotiations between the Cincinnati Bengals and Shemar Stewart have reached a standstill due to a specific contract detail. The impasse highlights the complexities inherent in professional sports agreements.