In May, Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson said he would not play in 2025 without a new contract. Two months later, he's proving that wasn't a bluff.

The Vikings let Darnold walk in free agency in favor of McCarthy, their top 10 draft pick from a year ago who has never played an NFL snap. McCarthy tore his meniscus last preseason and missed all of his rookie campaign, getting the mental reps as Darnold shined on the field.

In news that will surprise no one given the summer of discontent involving Trey Hendrickson, the star defensive end waiting for a new contract extension will be holding out for Cincinnati Bengals training camp.