Cincinnati Bengals star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is not showing up for mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new deal.

The Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Miami Dolphins' Jonnu Smith and Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt were among the star players absent from mandatory minicamp Tuesday, marking early holdouts on the NFL calendar.

Hendrickson is heading into the final year of his contract and wants a raise from the $16 million he's scheduled to make this season.

Vice President JD Vance Weighs in on Trey Hendrickson's Future, Contract Talks With Cincinnati Bengals. Even JD Vance is weighing in on Trey Hendrickson's future.

And now, Schneidman posted an image on X that serves as a trade prediction of sorts: That's Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson is a superstar defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals who is seeking a new contract in Cincy. So far, he hasn't participated in offseason programs because he feels he's due for a raise.

There was a time when the Cincinnati Bengals seriously entertained trading Trey Hendrickson away. Hendrickson's request to gauge his market was granted days before free agency began in March, but a deal never reached any meaningful stage and the contract stalemate between him and the Bengals continued to where it is now.