When Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in Monday’s 34—31 overtime loss to the Bengals, at least one player on the field was looking out for him—a player who happened to be on the other team.
Lawrence was the victim of an unfortunate incident in the fourth quarter when one of his own offensive linemen stepped on his ankle during a dropback. Bengals pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, who was involved in the play, immediately expressed concern for Lawrence with a classy act of sportsmanship.
Hendrickson stood over the Jaguars quarterback for a few moments before bending down and checking on Lawrence’s condition. He then took a knee and appeared to say a prayer for Lawrence while the QB was in discernible pain.
.@Bengals Trey Hendrickson. Showing sportsmanship when @Trevorlawrencee ankle gets rolled up. No one wants to see anyone get hurt in this business. Bravo to Trey for the concern. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/XcJoWBhcyG
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 5, 2023
Despite fans’ dismay upon seeing Lawrence painfully make his way to the locker room sans injury cart, Hendrickson’s thoughtful gesture warmed hearts across the NFL and spoke volumes about his character.
Looked like Hendrickson also said a quick prayer for Lawrence shortly after this. Classy show of sportsmanship by a terrific player. https://t.co/HPqaWsqkoh
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 5, 2023
Trey Hendrickson praying for Trevor Lawrence pic.twitter.com/HcM2znvPWv
— Charlie Ann Fuller (@CharlieAnnFull) December 5, 2023
Trey Hendrickson is the definition of pure class here. Tried to help up Lawrence after the injury, and immediately got to a knee in respect once realizing TLaw couldn’t get up. https://t.co/95aYIRvEsF
— Ricky Rosé (@sportaholic16) December 5, 2023
This injury is awful- respect to Trey Hendrickson for praying for him on the spot. Not many guys would do that https://t.co/SBd5A0hzSv
— Mason💙💛 (@masonyo25) December 5, 2023
@Bengals Trey Hendrickson seen Trevor Laurence is hurt, and immediately drops down and prays for him. Faith is bigger than the game! pic.twitter.com/juSfv0zWVw
— Joe (@jl_pm1) December 5, 2023
What a show of sportsmanship by Hendrickson…
— KeuKirito (@shai_isthe_goat) December 5, 2023
Helped him up and knee’d down as soon as he went back down… https://t.co/1fdbD0JIjr
Trey Hendrickson helping Lawrence up like that shows just the kind of guy he is. I never wanna hear that "dirty" bs about him again.
— WhoosierDey (@WhoosierDey) December 5, 2023
Anybody notice Trey Hendrickson when Lawrence went down? Just an all time dude
— Matt Muncy (@Renegade937OHIO) December 5, 2023
