Ravens Scott Elliott praises Trey Hendrickson's 'elite' work ethic

Scott Elliott Calls Trey Hendrickson "Elite Physical Specimen," "Elite Human Being"

Ravens Director of Strength & Conditioning Scott Elliott spoke highly of newly signed outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson after the first three days of offseason work, pointing to both his physical makeup and approach off the field.

"[Trey Hendrickson] is an elite physical specimen paired with an elite human being. From Day One when he came in and signed, we sat down and talked about his approach to taking care of his body, what that looks like, what he's looking to do in this part of his career. And then getting to see the work ethic in the first three days – we just finished the third day this morning – getting to see those traits on display in any specific drill we've put that group through, you see why he's been so successful. It gives you a lot of encouragement about what's next."

Elliott said Hendrickson has shown those traits early in the offseason program, both in how he prepares and how he approaches his work on the field.

Hendrickson, 31, was coming off back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons and four straight Pro Bowls before contract frustrations and core muscle surgery in December limited him to four sacks in seven games in 2025. He got a one-year, $29 million deal from the Bengals last year, but was uncertain to draw as much this time around. The four-year deal averages $28 million per season and keeps the pass rusher in the AFC North. Hendrickson needs 19 sacks to reach 100 for his career and could take this defense to another level.

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