The Cincinnati Bengals got off to an extremely slow start on Sunday in their massive Week 7 AFC North showdown against the Baltimore Ravens.
They trailed 13-0 at halftime and had virtually no offensive production.
However, things completely changed in the second half when Cincinnati erupted for 35 points, scoring five touchdowns on all five of its drives to win 35-13. The Bengals also pitched a shutout in the second half.
This marked the first game Ravens pass rusher Trey Hendrickson played against the Bengals since his somewhat messy departure from Cincinnati this past offseason after five seasons with the organization.
Burrow and Hendrickson’s Postgame Handshake Catches Attention
After the game, cameras caught a wholesome postgame exchange between Hendrickson and Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow, who raved about his former teammate earlier this week.Love Trey! I could never slander our bo
“You got me good on one,” Burrow could be heard telling Hendrickson.
As cameras surrounded them, Hendrickson could also be heard saying, “Let’s talk over here,” before the two walked off together and chatted privately before parting ways.
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Joe Burrow and Trey Hendrickson post game after the Bengals beat the Ravens 35-13.
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Fans React on Social Media
Bengals fans reacted to Burrow and Hendrickson sharing a cool moment at midfield after Cincinnati’s victory.
“Love Trey! I could never slander our boy,” a fan said.
Someone else added, “It’s an elite brotherhood. They all respect one another. Think about how often players change teams.”
Another person wrote, “Yeah. No more Trey hate. He’s a good guy.”
“Closest he got to Burrow all day,” a fan joked.
One more person commented, “Can’t wait for this man to hear Paycor boo’ing the [explicit] out of him.”
Hendrickson’s Tenure With the Bengals
Hendrickson signed with the Bengals in free agency in 2021 after beginning his career with the New Orleans Saints.
He became the centerpiece of Cincinnati’s defense and one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers, leading the league with 17.5 sacks during the 2024 season.
Hendrickson made the Pro Bowl in four of his five seasons with Cincinnati. However, he and the franchise could not agree on the long-term contract extension he sought over the last two seasons. He ultimately hit free agency and signed with Baltimore.
Postgame Handshake Between Joe Burrow, Trey Hendrickson Catches Attention