One day after the Bengals expressed optimism about a contract extension with Hendrickson and on the day veterans report to training camp, a report revealed he won’t be in Cincinnati. He even went so far as to post about it on social media .

NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport reported that the Bengals could be close to signing four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson.

CINCINNATI -- It's now been two weeks since Trey Hendrickson reported to training camp, and although he's attended every practice since showing up in Cincinnati on July 30, the Bengals ' star pass rusher hasn't participated as he continues to look for a new contract.