All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is seeking a long-term contract, whereas the Cincinnati Bengals seem to be balking at that idea.

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.

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.