Joe Burrow's comments on Trey Hendrickson's absence from the Bengals' minicamp have stirred mixed reactions among fans. Burrow acknowledged the situation as a distraction but expressed support for Hendrickson.

The first day of mandatory minicamp for the Cincinnati Bengals was notable for those not fully participating and not present.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow certainly isn't a stranger to contract distractions involving the star players on his team. Not all that long after the drama around Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Burrow now has to deal with the major contract standoff between the Bengals and star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.