Quarterback Joe Burrow noted that contract negotiations with the Bengals often intensify as the regular season nears, recalling his own signing before Week 1 and the recent deals for Tee Higgins and J’Marr Chase. With defensive end Trey Hendrickson currently absent from training camp and needing time to prepare, Burrow emphasized the urgency for the Bengals to finalize negotiations soon to ensure a strong start to the season.
