Bengals fans aren't thrilled with team's handling of Trey Hendrickson
Bengals fans aren't thrilled with team's handling of Trey Hendrickson
Credit to Trey Hendrickson taking the high road when the Bengals and Katie Blackburn are acting like he is some chump. https://t.co/7r0vpCjBct — Megs (@Rad_Megss) April 3, 2025
This week has been a rough one for the Cincinnati Bengals publicly.
Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn had comments about the upcoming stadium lease in downtown being blown out of proportion, prompting a response from big names in the county.
Before all that, though, Blackburn's comments about the Trey Hendrickson saga earned the ire of many fans -- before the star defensive end took to a public interview himself to respond.
Given the state of things right now between the Bengals and Hendrickson, it doesn't seem likely that a contract extension of any sort will happen soon.
In the meantime, Bengals fans themselves have had plenty to say on the topic as the standoff between the team and Hendrickson got public and messy in a hurry:
Katie Blackburn single-handedly shut down trade talks on Trey Hendrickson.
Then the backhand comments about Trey's worth on the team, which more than likely seal and deal that Trey WILL NOT get a deal. Bold strategy, Katie. 🤦♂️😒 #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/NU2PHkapKG — $Ritchie$ (@WhoDeyRitchie) April 3, 2025
Trey Hendrickson and Andrew Whitworth have basically just given the exact same interview about dealing with the Blackburns when you turn 30. — SteveGantzrrrr (@StevenGantzer) April 2, 2025
'I'd be lying if I said I knew exactly what was gonna happen.' -Katie Blackburn on Trey Hendrickson
I mean that's just embarrassing — Blitz Bengals (@Blitz_Bengals) April 2, 2025
Dude is all class playing at a high level yet we still can't get it figured out. Maddening is the word that comes to mind. Let's get it resolved ASAP. — Crypto dude 21 (@Cryptodude211) April 2, 2025
Hendrickson is an elite edge rusher trying to cash in for likely the last time in his career and, from all reports, has been an absolutely tremendous teammate and leader.
And the Bengals defense is non-functional without him.
As fans, this is not enjoyable to watch play out. — Gridiron Grading (@GridironGrading) April 2, 2025
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