The Cincinnati Bengals solved one contract issue this offseason by coming to terms with first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart. Another one looms even larger, however, as pass rusher Trey Hendrickson still has no extension as he enters the final year of his deal and is holding out of training camp.

Scout Andrew Johnson told Bengals broadcaster Dan Hoard the following about Carter: “He was probably the best cover linebacker in the draft. He can run, change direction, and flip his hips.”

Here's why the Bengals believe their secondary can be the reason the defense takes a step forward this season.

We're two days away from all 32 NFL teams having their training camps open, and five 2025 draft picks have not yet signed their rookie contracts.

In less than a week, all 32 NFL teams will have reported for training camp. Even then, there could be quite a few rookie holdouts. A total of 257 players were selected in the 2025

The late-round pick in 2023 suffered a knee injury the same season, but has been impressive early in training camp.

Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson continues to holdout of training camp in hopes of securing a long-term contract. It sounds like both sides are getting closer to an agreement, but there's still more work to be done.