Well into the 2025 offseason, the Trey Hendrickson situation remains far from resolved. A trade sending the reigning NFL sack leader away from the Bengals is not expected by those around the league, but it remains to be seen if an extension agreement will be worked out.

At every turn, Hendrickson has expressed dissatisfaction not just with his contract, but communication from the Bengals as a whole, implying broken promises and a lack of contact. That's why the panic meter on a Hendrickson holdout has earned a 10 out of 10 from Bleacher Report's Moe Moton:

The Bengals and defensive end Trey Hendrickson continue their impasse. The organization’s leverage comes from the fact that it doesn’t care if Hendrickson shows up. The player’s case is boosted by public support from key players like quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja’Marr Chase.