Multiple players and coaches reflected more concern about Stewart’s absence than Hendrickson’s given the rookie’s inexperience compared to Hendrickson entering Year 9.

Cincinnati has a thin defensive end room to practice with in the meantime. Myles Murphy, Joseph Ossai and Cam Sample are leading the room to start training camp. Stewart and Hendrickson did not report for the first day. For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch the video below as part of our in-depth coverage of the team:

The Cincinnati Bengals face challenges as key defensive players Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart are absent from training camp. Hendrickson seeks a contract extension, while Stewart awaits finalization of his rookie deal.