He won't play with the Bengals this season under his current contract, but left the relationship open-ended. Basically, the ball is in the Bengals' court to improve negotiations with Hendrickson. He is set to earn $15.8 million this season, the final year of his contract with the team.

Contract negotiations have not progressed between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. On Monday, Hendrickson said in a statement to ESPN that no communication had taken place between his camp and the Bengals' organization since the NFL draft.

Aggrieved Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson likened himself to a shark and labeled Monday’s statement to ESPN and today’s venting after practice as provoked attacks. Hendrickson specifically mentioned executive vice president Katie Blackburn’s comments at the owners meetings in March and a Monday text from head coach Zac Taylor informing him he would be fined if he skips next month’s mandatory minicamp as the impetus for going public.

Former Apopka and FAU star Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this past season, has been trying to get his contract renegotiated.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson are at odds over a contract extension, with the Chicago Bears being a potential suitor, but the financial hurdles to make the trade work are significant.