What's been a rather sad weekend for the Cincinnati Bengals, ends up on an even more sour note. Just days after the team lost wide receiver and fellow teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals were forced to go back to work and return to the playing field against the San Diego Chargers. Chad Ochocinco who had planned on wearing the #15 on his jersey in honor of Henry, did not get the opportunity, as the league has a ban on players changing jersey numbers for a single game. Ochocinco did however get his message across after scoring a touchdown that would give the Bengals the lead. Known for his more controversial and creative touchdown celebrations, Ocho dropped down on his knees and began to pray while pointing up to the sky in a touching manner. The emotional Ochocinco was then seen with fellow teammates hugging and walking back to the sidelines with tears running down his face. The Bengals would end up losing the game by a score of 27-24.
On December 16th, Chris Henry was rushed to the hospital after jumping out the back of a moving truck. Henry sustained serious injuries to his head and died early the next morning. The young Henry was reported dead on December 17th and passed at the early age of 26. In remembrance of Henry, the Cincinnati Bengals will wear the no. 15 on the back of their helmets as seen in the photo below.
RIP - Chris Henry
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