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21 minutes ago
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NFL holdouts/hold-ins tracker: Ranking the heat of the 7 most notable situations
NFL training camp season is officially upon us, which means holdout/hold-in season is too. Who are the big names who either haven't reported or aren't taking full part in practice while seeking a new contract? Are their situations roiling or boiling? Here's the latest, where we rank each situation by the attention and rancor from both sides. Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart Stewart is seeking the same contract structure past draft picks, both with Cincinnati and across the league at his draft slot, were given in years past. For that, he was the target of the Bengals brass' ire on Monday. This is arguably the most acrimonious standoff we have right now. Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons Parsons is watching practice with back tightness Wednesday, and isn't calling himself a hold-in. But he had some pointed responses to Jerry Jones' wild media conference from Monday. This deal could have gotten done months ago, but in the interim, Myles Garrett and now T.J. Watt have reset the top end of the pass rush market. This could become the story of NFL training camps this year. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson Hendrickson left for Florida instead of reporting to Bengals camp over an offer he called "atrociously, atrociously low." Hendrickson, the NFL's reigning sack leader, reportedly wants guaranteed money past the first year, and Cincinnati hasn't been willing to meet him there in negotiations. For their part, the Bengals have spoken positively and cordially about Hendrickson. Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin McLaurin didn't report on Tuesday, and has been replaced on the reserve/did not report list for the time being. After a career year in 2024, he expressed frustration over the negotiations last week. This is something that could derail all the positive momentum in Washington the past two years, and a big one to watch. Green Bay Packers OL Elgton Jenkins Jenkins was in attendance as Packers reported to camp on Tuesday, but he's not practicing Wednesday with what's being listed as a back injury. Green Bay just paid offensive lineman Zach Tom record-setting signing bonus money as part of his new contract. Will Jenkins get one too? San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings Jennings is officially practicing with the 49ers, which indicates he's not planning to hold in. Head coach Kyle Shanahan disputed the report that Jennings had asked for a trade if he didn't get a contract extension. This appears to be settled for the time being as Jennings seeks an extension. Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton The Broncos' No. 1 receiver was seen at practice participating in individual drills only while he reportedly seeks a new contract. Head coach Sean Payton downplayed the situation, which doesn't seem all that hostile at the moment.
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2 hours ago
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NFL holdouts/hold-ins tracker: Ranking the heat of the 6 most notable situations
NFL training camp season is officially upon us, which means holdout/hold-in season is too. Who are the big names who either haven't reported or aren't taking full part in practice while seeking a new contract? Are their situations roiling or boiling? Here's the latest, where we rank each situation by the attention and rancor from both sides. Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart Stewart is seeking the same contract structure past draft picks, both with Cincinnati and across the league at his draft slot, were given in years past. For that, he was the target of the Bengals brass' ire on Monday. This is arguably the most acrimonious standoff we have right now. Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons Parsons is watching practice with back tightness Wednesday, and isn't calling himself a hold-in. But he had some pointed responses to Jerry Jones' wild media conference from Monday. This deal could have gotten done months ago, but in the interim, Myles Garrett and now T.J. Watt have reset the top end of the pass rush market. This could become the story of NFL training camps this year. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson Hendrickson left for Florida instead of reporting to Bengals camp over an offer he called "atrociously, atrociously low." Hendrickson, the NFL's reigning sack leader, reportedly wants guaranteed money past the first year, and Cincinnati hasn't been willing to meet him there in negotiations. For their part, the Bengals have spoken positively and cordially about Hendrickson. Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin McLaurin didn't report on Tuesday, and has been replaced on the reserve/did not report list for the time being. After a career year in 2024, he expressed frustration over the negotiations last week. This is something that could derail all the positive momentum in Washington the past two years, and a big one to watch. Green Bay Packers OL Elgton Jenkins Jenkins was in attendance as Packers reported to camp on Tuesday, but he's not practicing Wednesday with what's being listed as a back injury. Green Bay just paid offensive lineman Zach Tom record-setting signing bonus money as part of his new contract. Will Jenkins get one too? San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings Jennings is officially practicing with the 49ers, which indicates he's not planning to hold in. Head coach Kyle Shanahan disputed the report that Jennings had asked for a trade if he didn't get a contract extension. This appears to be settled for the time being as Jennings seeks an extension.
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2 hours ago
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Joe Burrow breaks his silence on contract drama surrounding his Cincinnati Bengals teammates
Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow has spoken out on the team's contract disputes ahead of the new NFL season. The Bengals' training camp kicked off Wednesday, however two members of the roster were noticeably absent from the Kettering Health Practice Fields as their standoffs with the team rumble on. Edge rushers Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart refused to report to training as their contract drama continued, despite only 46 days remaining until the 2025 season gets underway. And Burrow admitted the dual absences were 'obviously disappointing' as he addressed the media Wednesday. 'You'd like to have all your guys out there Day 1 to try to build that cohesion that I was talking about earlier, but that's not how it usually works out,' Burrow said, via Ben Baby of ESPN. 'You know, it's a business,' Burrow added. Baby noted that the quarterback paused and deeply sighed before continuing with, 'And that is how it's gone.' The situation mirrors the Bengals' preseason last year when Ja'Marr Chase's contract dispute interrupted training camp. Chase refused to practice during the summer and only took to the field when the regular season started. The Bengals went on to finish 9-8 and failed to make the playoffs. 'The earlier you get these things done, the better,' Burrow said, before admitting he understood the business side of the operation. 'Nobody's ever gonna fault the player for doing business how he feels he needs to,' Burrow continued. 'It's cutthroat business. You gotta fight for everything you can get. That's how it goes.' Hendrickson and the Bengals have been locked in talks over a long-term extension, with neither side seemingly willing to give an inch in the negotiations. As a result, the veteran left Ohio this week, sharing an Instagram story Tuesday which showed him in his home state, Florida. Hendrickson is a native of Orlando and played his college football at Florida Atlantic University before being taken in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He joined the Bengals in free agency in 2021 - signing a four-year, $60million contract with the team - and became a star for Cincinnati. Hendrickson helped the Bengals reach Super Bowl LVI in his first season with the team, made the Pro-Bowl each year in Cincinnati, and was named to the All-Pro first-team this last season. First-round pick Shemar Stewart has been holding out over language in his rookie contract But no extension has been given to him just yet and Hendrickson is willing to dig his heels in - refusing to play or practice until he gets a new contract. Meanwhile, Stewart has also fled the state with the 2025 first-round pick returning to his alma mater rather than report to training camp. A 21-year-old defensive end from Texas A&M, Stewart has been holding out over language in his rookie contract related to guarantees. Just last week, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko dismissed speculation Stewart could return to NCAA football amid the dispute, but that didn't stop Stewart from posting a photo on Instagram from Monday's training session in College Station, Texas. Stewart, the 17th pick, skipped offseason workouts over the contract dispute stemming from various guarantees in the Bengals' offer. He's would get a signing bonus of $10.4 million if and when he does sign.
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'He needs to be here.' Bengals' Duke Tobin, Mike Brown on rookie Shemar Stewart
All eyes are on the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line as training camp is set to begin July 23. Four-time Pro Bowl defensive end and reigning NFL sacks leader Trey Hendrickson is still searching for a new contract and rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is the lone unsigned first-round pick from April's draft. The Bengals and Stewart did not reach an agreement on a contract before rookies reported to camp July 19, according to The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway. More: Shemar Stewart: Answering FAQs about Cincinnati Bengals unsigned 1st-round pick Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin discussed Stewart's holdout July 21 at the team's annual media luncheon. "I hope Shemar (Stewart) comes in. He needs to be here," Tobin said, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. The holdup for Stewart, the No. 17 overall pick in April, and the Bengals continues to be a disagreement in his contract's language over future guaranteed money. and the payout structure of his signing bonus. "I don't blame Shemar (Stewart). He's listening to the advice he's paying for. I don't understand the advice," Tobin said, according to Jaron May of WLWT. Tobin added that the Bengals are trying to evolve its contract language like the majority of the league has done, according to The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway. More: Shemar Stewart not working out with Texas A&M team, despite rumors Bengals owner Mike Brown said the language in Stewart's contract that is holding up the signing involves guaranteed money in the case of "conduct detrimental to football." "If we get a player that gets involved in something like that, or does something that is just unacceptable, then guess what? I don't want to pay him," Brown said in a video posted by The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway. "We say that if he got involved in conduct detrimental (to football), we'd have the right to terminate the guaranteed part of the back years. His agent says, 'oh, no, you can terminate the guaranteed part only for the remaining part of the year in which the event occurred.' "Oddly, something like this has never occurred in my memory with us," Brown continued. "I don't think it's gonna occur. So, we're sitting here arguing over something that I think is pretty remote." Stewart can't report to training camp without a signed contract. The Bengals reached an agreement on a four-year deal with second-round pick Demetrius Knight just before rookies reported to training camp. The Enquirer will update this story. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Duke Tobin on Bengals' rookie Shemar Stewart: 'He needs to be here'
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9 hours ago
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Cardinals' Will Johnson deal leaves 2 NFL 2025 Draft picks unsigned
The post Cardinals' Will Johnson deal leaves 2 NFL 2025 Draft picks unsigned appeared first on ClutchPoints. With NFL teams across the nation now in the throes of training camp, there have been a flurry of rookie contract signings throughout the league. The majority of the league's second round picks didn't sign their initial contracts due to the guaranteed money they would receive. One by one, the rookies signed their deals. Now, it is down to two unsigned draft picks. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on X (formerly Twitter), Arizona Cardinals rookie Will Johnson has signed his rookie contract. '255 of 257 draft picks are now signed,' posted Pelissero, further breaking Rapoport's earlier report. 'The last two to go: #Bengals DE Shemar Stewart (17) and #Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (36).' Johnson is expected to compete for a major role on the defensive side of the ball. Although injuries led to the former Michigan standout to slide into the second round, he was still one of the draft's best cornerbacks when full healthy. The Cardinals will count on his contribution moving forward now that he's under contract. However, the story now becomes when Stewart and Judkins will sign their respective first contracts. However, each rookie has their own issues that they are dealing with. Will they join their NFL teams sooner rather than later? Latest CBA has led to new types of contracts for NFL rookies The odds of Jenkins signing any time soon do appear to be remote. The running back is facing major legal issues, as charges related to a domestic violence incident with his girlfriend have surfaced. The team has reportedly told Judkins to stay home, as his contract is the least of their worries at the moment. It's likely that the running back will be the last to sign his rookie contract, if he does at all. The NFL will watch how the legal system unfolds against Judkins before making its' decision. As for Stewart, the first rounder is the last rookie in his round to not sign. The Bengals are also dealing with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson's contract dispute, so not having both pass rushers in camp is surely an issue they wish to resolve. Can the notoriously frugal franchise lock in Stewart before it's too late? If so, then he could have just as big a role on defense that Johnson will likely have in Arizona. Related: Cowboys sign ex-Lions pass rusher while placing 2 stars on PUP list Related: How Patriots' Drake Maye was 'catalyst' for special offseason trips
