‘PURE CLASS’: NFL Star Immediately Kneels In Prayer For Injured Opponent

In a thrilling overtime matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31, with Jake Browning throwing for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second start. However, that wasn’t the only headline from Monday night’s game.

A touching moment occurred when Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson paused for a heartfelt act of sportsmanship. Hendrickson took a knee in prayer for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who had just suffered a painful injury during the fourth quarter.

After trying to help Lawrence up, Hendrickson removed his helmet and knelt to pray for him, a gesture that has resonated with viewers and fellow players.

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Lawrence, a rising star in the NFL, went down with what was later diagnosed as a high ankle sprain.

The injury to Lawrence comes at a critical juncture in the NFL season. Initially feared to be more severe, the diagnosis of the ankle sprain brought somewhat of a sigh of relief, though it still poses challenges for the Jags’ playoff run.

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After Trevor Lawrence's injury, Trey Hendrickson got down on a knee and took a moment for Trevor.

Class act. 🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/w4v5WHfKV3

— NFL (@NFL) December 5, 2023

Trey Hendrickson is a good dude. He tried to help Trevor Lawrence up and then when he realized he was hurt he got on a knee and prayed for him. Pretty cool moment pic.twitter.com/LvJAq3q9B5

— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) December 5, 2023

Trey Hendrickson praying for Trevor Lawrence pic.twitter.com/HcM2znvPWv

— Charlie Ann Fuller (@CharlieAnnFull) December 5, 2023

Shoutout to Trey Hendrickson for his incredible sportsmanship.

The gritty Defensive End helped Trevor Lawrence up after falling to injury and then got down on his knees in prayer for the injured star after watching him fall.

Pure class. 🙏pic.twitter.com/RV4ziulKZ5

— Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (@NickAdamsinUSA) December 5, 2023

Hendrickson is a leader of men. Class Act. pic.twitter.com/iZgIvycgh6

— Troy (Moose) Bengals & Things 🐅 (@moose196850) December 5, 2023