The contract dispute between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon, and one insider provided some insight on what's causing the holdup.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is not happy about his lack of a new contract, and can you blame him? As an offseason holdout looks almost like a given at this point, the 2024 NFL sack leader spoke with reporters on Tuesday to express his continued displeasure with how Cincinnati is handling contract negotiations with his reps.

The Bengals coach sent Hendrickson texts on Monday about OTAs, prompting the player to release a public statement about the team's lack of communication.