Bengals Face Contract Disputes with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart

Trey Hendrickson's contract situation is complicated by the Bengals' historical reluctance to offer multi-year guarantees, though they made exceptions for Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Hendrickson's camp argues his recent performance warrants a significant raise, while the Bengals may be hesitant to pay top dollar given his age.

Shemar Stewart's dispute revolves around a clause allowing the team to void future guarantees if a player engages in conduct detrimental to the team. The Bengals added "at any time" to this clause, aligning it with league standards, but Stewart's camp is resisting the change.

Ja'Marr Chase, who experienced his own contract issues, advised Hendrickson to prioritize self-representation while acknowledging his role on the team. He also acknowledged the Bengals' negotiation tactics, while Joe Burrow is playing more in the preseason to help prevent a slow start to the season.

The main issue is disagreement over contract guarantees, with Hendrickson seeking more security in his deal.

The dispute centers on language regarding the Bengals' ability to void future guarantees if Stewart engages in conduct detrimental to the team.

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