Trey Hendrickson, the guy the Ravens shelled out a cool four-year, $112 million for back in March, just played his first game, and let me tell you, it already looks like money well spent. This isn’t just a good start, this is a statement.
A Thorn in the Colts’ Side From Play One
He might not have grabbed any sacks against the Colts, but if you watched that game, you know he was a total menace. Hendrickson was a constant thorn in Daniel Jones’s side, especially when he lined up against Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann. NFL Next Gen Stats back it up big time, too. Hendrickson matched up against Raimann on 21 pass rushes, and on eight of those, he flat-out pressured Jones. That’s a dominant performance for any defensive end going against a starting tackle.
The Game Changes When Number 99 Is Out There
The numbers don’t lie. With Hendrickson on the field, the Ravens were getting pressure on Jones on a ridiculous 58.6 percent of his dropbacks, and they picked up two sacks. Take him off the field, and suddenly that pressure drops to a measly 20 percent with zero sacks. Remember, his last year with the Bengals in 2025 was a downer, missing 10 games and only getting four sacks. This start with Baltimore? It’s the total opposite. He’s making an impact right away.
This is just Week 1, but for a guy coming off a tough 2025 season and a massive contract, this kind of debut sets a serious tone. If Hendrickson keeps this up, Baltimore’s defense is going to be a problem for offenses all season long. That’s something fans should be fired up to watch unfold.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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