The contract dispute between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon, and one insider provided some insight on what's causing the holdup.

The Cincinnati Bengals are stuck in limbo with superstar defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who is adamant he's not playing for the team in 2025 without a new deal.

Hendrickson remains adamant that he doesn't want a short-term deal and feels he was promised an extension if he played well before leading the NFL in sacks last season. Earlier this offseason, the team granted him permission to seek a trade that never materialized.