NFL Network's Tom Pelissero: "This is about the Bengals' longstanding policy that they don't guarantee money beyond Year 1."

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been in contact with defensive end Trey Hendrickson to start training camp. The subject of Hendrickson’s contract standoff with the Bengals and his not reporting to camp and practice on Wednesday came up during Burrow’s media session. Burrow revealed that he’s been in contact with Hendrickson.

On Wednesday, the Bengals officially placed Hendrickson on the reserve/did not report list. Hendrickson's placement on that list allows the Bengals to fine him $50,000 for each day he is absent from training camp (although some teams in the past have chosen to not enforce these fines).