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.

The relationship between the Cincinnati Bengals and EDGE rusher Trey Hendrickson has been dwindling in recent months after the long-time Bengals pass rusher

Bengals owner Mike Brown spoke with reporters on Monday to provide an update on the possibility of a Hendrickson extension.