The Cincinnati Bengals decided not to use the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson.
And now one of the best pass rushers in the team’s history is prepared to move on.
Hendrickson posted a lengthy farewell message to the Bengals organization, his teammates, coaches, the staff, and the fans on his Instagram account.
Here is the message in its entirety:
THANK YOU CINCINNATI
To the Organization:
Thank you for the opportunity to play the game I love at the highest level. The last 5 years have been filled with Great wins & Tough losses. Personal achievements & humbling adversities. I was & always will be proud to have worn the Cincinnati Bengals logo & honor the history behind it.
To my Teammates:
Thank you for helping me become the player I always dreamed of becoming. The constant push to be the best was infectious from players who made up our rosters over the years. It’s been an incredibly humbling experience to be surrounded by such great people who believed in me in some of the biggest moments. I’ve been so blessed by the friendships I’ve made over the years. I know those relationships will continue long after football.
To my Coaches:
Thank you for seeing the potential in me. Helping me develop my skills & to get me out of my comfort zone has improved me as a player. To the coaches who helped me off the field. I will forever hold the wisdom & knowledge they’ve shared as I navigate what it takes to play in the National Football League while also staying true to myself. The years of mentorship was priceless.
To the Staff:
Athletic Trainers, Equipment & Strength Staff. Thank you for the friendships we’ve made over the last 5 years. Giving 100% with little to no recognition is the definition of what it is to serve. Off season & In season. Always going above & beyond inspired me to push to be the best version of myself. As a player & man. Thank you for being there to help me achieve my goals.
To the Cincinnati Fans:
Thank you for supporting me in the relentless pursuit of winning. You’ve made the Jungle Roar when I hunted QB after QB! Memories of those moments will live in my heart & mind forever. The hard work this city puts in, and its support for our Bengals made it easy to empty the tank for this fanbase! I could not be prouder of the high standards we have for our city & football team.
Cincinnati is Home. Now & Forever.
God has blessed me with the abilities I was able to showcase here. To God be the Glory!
Thank you for sharing the love, support & memories.
God bless & Who Dey!
Love,
Trey Hendrickson
1 Peter 4:10
Clearly, Hendrickson is grateful and attached to the city and team. It is unfortunate the front office did not deem his contributions worthy of a market-value deal that could have kept him in Cincinnati for a few more years.
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