NFL training camp season is officially upon us, which means holdout/hold-ins 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.
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Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
McLaurin didn’t report on Tuesday, and 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.
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 the Bengals haven’t been willing to meet him there in negotiations.
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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 reported to camp and isn’t technically a hold-in yet, 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.
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings
Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan disputed the report that Jennings had asked for a trade if he didn’t get a contract extension. Jennings also reported to camp Tuesday, per general manager John Lynch. That said, the 49ers’ first practice is Wednesday, which will tell us a lot about Jennings status with the team.
Green Bay Packers OL Elgton Jenkins
Jenkins was in attendance as Packers reported to camp on Tuesday, but his desire for a new contract will be tested, like Jennings, when practices begin Wednesday.
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