The fact that the Bengals are reportedly listening to trade offers for Hendrickson is proof enough of that. The regular season is three weeks away. There's no time to waste. Hendrickson has been adamant that he won't play for the $16 million contract he currently has for this season.

At an impasse with the Bengals, the team is now listening to trade offers for the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher.

While both Chase and Higgins were inked to lucrative extensions, Hendrickson remains without a new deal ... and now after a winding road this offseason, the Bengals are listening