There's no end in sight for the contract dispute between the Bengals and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. How did we get here? What could be next?

With the preseason over and the Bengals facing down final cuts ahead of Week 1, now feels like the optimal time for the contract standoff with Hendrickson to come to a close. A social media post from Hendrickson himself seems to hint as much, too.

CINCINNATI — Trey Hendrickson made a post on Instagram this weekend that could be a hint at his return to the field. The Bengals' star pass rusher did not suit up for any training camp practices this year as he seeks a new contract from the front office.