J.J. Watt sparks other former, current NFL players to call out Bengals for their role in Trey Hendrickson's contract dilemma

Watt believes the Bengals are not honoring their side of the bargain, or have simply fallen short with their offer to him.

Former three-time All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who also retired in 2022, wholeheartedly agreed with Watt's assessment and even offered his own experience on the matter. Suh recounted how the Detroit Lions expected him to take less money after his 2014 season in which he earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl status.

Watt's comments also resonated with current NFL pass rushers. Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy alluded to Hendrickson's situation deriving from him being 30 years old and claims age is not a valid "excuse" to deprive him the money he's after.

Van Noy obviously plays for one of the Bengals' AFC North rivals, so for him to defend Hendrickson is notable. Cam Jordan and the New Orleans Saints don't face Cincinnati very often, but Jordan used to play with Hendrickson from 2017-20 for New Orleans. Jordan also made his stance on his former teammate's situation crystal clear. 

Hendrickson released his statement for this exact reaction. Exposing his business with the Bengals to the public was always going to resort in support for him because players like Suh have been through similar troubles.   

Whether or not it helps him get the team to cooperate remains to be seen, but at the very least, plenty around the league have Hendrickson's back.