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.

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to avoid a messy situation with star defender Trey Hendrickson, who enters the final year of his contract in 2025.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson made a surprise appearance at practice on Tuesday, just one day after issuing a scathing message through the media about his contract standoff with the team. Wearing casual attire on the sidelines, Hendrickson gave an interview in which he said things have become "personal" between him and the team.