With training camp within view, the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have yet to resolve the star defensive end's contract situation, which has been looming for months. Hendrickson said in May he will not suit up under his current contract,

Hendrickson has criticized the Bengals’ lack of communication, expressed unwillingness to play under his current deal and skipped voluntary workouts. His decision to miss mandatory minicamp in June resulted in fines totaling more than $100,000. But as badly as Hendrickson wants his new contract, Brown would like to retain the superstar.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown and general manager Duke Tobin both expressed optimism with the Trey Hendrickson contract standoff, but Tobin's comments don't match what the team is actually offering him.