It took until July 30 for Hendrickson to even arrive in Cincinnati after he spent the first handful of days of camp out of state in Florida. His holdout transitioned into a hold-in when he returned to team facilities. It was a self-described "selfish act" to step away from the team during its ramp-up for the season.

After months of uncertainty, Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals were able to find a compromise that works for both the player and team that ensures he will play at least one more season in Cincinnati.

Hendrickson signed a new contract this week, raising his 2025 salary by $14 million in cash to $30 million this season and a chance at free agency this coming spring. A long-term solution was the top option for Hendrickson, but he's glad to have all of this behind him despite the compromise.