What happened: Trey Hendrickson said Thursday he brings his full effort to every outing regardless of whether the final result is a win or a loss. The veteran defender who picked up a late-August preseason endorsement emphasized he has no plans to alter that standard now.

Why it matters: Consistency along the defensive front remains key during the 2026 regular season after Hendrickson recorded his first sack of the campaign on Sept. 20 while playing through fractures. Selected out of Florida Atlantic in the third round of the 2017 draft, he registered 16 tackles and four sacks across seven games during the 2025 season.

What to watch: Hendrickson continues his 2026 regular-season slate as Thursday injury designations set the active rotation ahead of kickoff.