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.

Hendrickson reportedly told ESPN's Adam Schefter that he plans to sit out camp as long as he needs until he gets a new contract worked out. Hendrickson has one year left on his current deal, which carries an $18.6 million cap hit and pays him a $15.8 million salary.