By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Second-year defensive end Trey Hendrickson this summer appeared to be a candidate to have a significant role for the New Orleans Saints defense this season, but through the first seven games, he’s played just 14 snaps and been inactive in six games.
With Cameron Jordan playing nearly every defensive snap, and Alex Okafor and rookie Marcus Davenport rotating at the other defensive end spot, the Saints have kept Hendrickson on the bench most of this season, but he should have an opportunity to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Davenport (toe) was ruled out for the marquee matchup at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and while Jordan and Okafor will continue to play the majority of the snaps, Hendrickson is the most likely player to join the rotation.
“I’ve stayed mentally locked in and knowing that my time was going to come,” Hendrickson said. “Didn’t know where, didn’t know how, but I just kept grinding.” ...
Full Story - NOLA.com
Second-year defensive end Trey Hendrickson this summer appeared to be a candidate to have a significant role for the New Orleans Saints defense this season, but through the first seven games, he’s played just 14 snaps and been inactive in six games.
With Cameron Jordan playing nearly every defensive snap, and Alex Okafor and rookie Marcus Davenport rotating at the other defensive end spot, the Saints have kept Hendrickson on the bench most of this season, but he should have an opportunity to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Davenport (toe) was ruled out for the marquee matchup at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and while Jordan and Okafor will continue to play the majority of the snaps, Hendrickson is the most likely player to join the rotation.
“I’ve stayed mentally locked in and knowing that my time was going to come,” Hendrickson said. “Didn’t know where, didn’t know how, but I just kept grinding.” ...
Full Story - NOLA.com
