The situation surrounding Trey Hendrickson and the Cincinnati Bengals escalated this week, with both sides publicly voicing their frustrations about contract negotiations. Hendrickson expressed dissatisfaction regarding communication from the Bengals, while team insiders indicate they value him and wish to retain his services.

Despite Hendrickson's discontent, NFL sources, including Ian Rapoport, suggested that the team is not looking to trade him, emphasizing that they want to reach a satisfactory deal. The absence of any immediate deadlines suggests a prolonged negotiation process, which may linger beyond the summer.