The Bengals are reportedly not having their top negotiators meet with Trey Hendrickson's representatives. The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov revealed the insight this week. The two sides traded barbs in recent days with Hendrickson bringing up "respect" and "poor communication" after Katie Blackburn's comments at the NFL Owner's Meetings.

The Bengals already had long battles at the negotiating table with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, which is surely going to inhibit their ability to give Hendrickson a market-value contract. Chase reset the market when he signed a four-year, $161 million contract extension, the largest for any receiver.

Trey Hendrickson has been patient waiting for a contract extension. Now the frustration is building with the Bengals lack of communication.

The Bengals lease at Paycor Stadium will be expiring after the 2025 season, which could make things interesting

Trey Hendrickson's future with the Cincinnati Bengals remains up in the air this offseason amid rumors surrounding a new contract or a potential trade, and the pass-rusher opened up about how the process has been "frustrating.

While Hendrickson expressed frustration with the level of communication from the Bengals and how things have been talked about from the team's side, insiders like NFL Network's Ia

If the Cincinnati Bengals' lease for Paycor Stadium is taking a long time to negotiate, don't blame the county, commissioner Alicia Reece said.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson didn't need long to get in the media and publicly respond to the team about his contract saga. Appearing on Wednesday's show with Pat McAfee, Hendrickson said that communication from the team about his status and contract has been "poor" so far this offseason.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) pass rushes at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.