Joe Burrow publicly supports Mitchell Tinsley and calls on Cincinnati Bengals during ongoing Hendrickson talks

Joe Burrow did not hold back after the Cincinnati Bengals’ preseason win over the Washington Commanders on August 18, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The quarterback said the team should keep Mitchell Tinsley on the final 53-man roster.

He praised the wide receiver’s hard work during training camp and said Tinsley is “doing everything right on every play.” Joe Burrow’s strong words came while another issue, the Trey Hendrickson contract fight, remains unsolved.

Joe Burrow wants Mitchell Tinsley on final roster after strong preseason

During a postgame press conference in Cincinnati, Joe Burrow said that Mitchell Tinsley deserved his place with actual plays, not just in training.In the preseason game against the Washington Commanders on August 18, 2025, Mitchell Tinsley grabbed five passes for 73 yards and two touchdowns. His one-handed catch in the end zone brought one of his marks. Wide receivers coach Troy Walters said during an interview on August 19, 2025 that Mitchell Tinsley has learned every position and “never makes mental errors.”

Head coach Zac Taylor also added that Tinsley has been “reliable and ready every single day.”On ESPN’s Monday Night Football, commentators Joe Buck and Troy Aikman repeatedly mentioned Tinsley’s precise route running.

Joe Buck even shouted, “Have a night, Mitchell Tinsley!” when the receiver scored his second touchdown.

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Trey Hendrickson remains in a contract dispute as regular season gets close

While fans enjoy the breakout story of Mitchell Tinsley, the Cincinnati Bengals are still trying to resolve the Trey Hendrickson contract issue. The two sides failed to strike an agreement during a front-office meeting in Cincinnati on August 14, 2025. Trey Hendrickson wants guaranteed money beyond the 2025 season, just like T.J.

Watt and Myles Garrett got their new contracts.Joe Burrow spoke on August 15, 2025, and said, “Trey Hendrickson is one of the best pass rushers in football and we need him here.” Last season, Hendrickson had 17.5 sacks and earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 9, which proves his value to the team.