CINCINNATI -- Trey Hendrickson shuffled back, looked into the backfield and waited.
In the offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Hendrickson to boost their pass rush. But on this play during Tuesday’s practice, the defensive end was in pass protection.
When quarterback Joe Burrow looked to his left and fired a pass, Hendrickson was in perfect position for an interception. It capped a dominant day for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense.
One could even argue that Hendrickson’s play provided a bit of vindication for Anarumo. In his first two years, Anarumo has believed in position and scheme versatility.