Contract negotiations have not progressed between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson. On Monday, Hendrickson said in a statement to ESPN that no communication had taken place between his camp and the Bengals' organization since the NFL draft.

He won't play with the Bengals this season under his current contract, but left the relationship open-ended. Basically, the ball is in the Bengals' court to improve negotiations with Hendrickson. He is set to earn $15.8 million this season, the final year of his contract with the team.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson are at odds over a contract extension, with the Chicago Bears being a potential suitor, but the financial hurdles to make the trade work are significant.