Bengals, Trey Hendrickson exploring 'unique' solution to contract extension negotiations originally appeared on The Sporting News These lengthy NFL contract negotiations can often feel like someone banging their head against the wall over and over. The wall isn't going anywhere.

The contract situation between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson has taken a dramatic turn, according to an NFL insider.

In the past, the Bengals and Hendrickson have agreed on short-term extensions that dramatically bumped his pay without long-term guarantees. The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have restarted contract talks ahead of Week 1.