New England Patriots star TreVeyon Henderson is standing 10 points high for his faith right now. He is backing Jaden Ivey after the Bulls recently cut the young guard.
Henderson believes Ivey is a victim of a big spiritual war. He shared a message saying that Ivey is being persecuted for his Christian beliefs in a major way lately.
New England Patriots, TreVeyon Henderson
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) walks off field following a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The running back of the Patriots used a famous Bible verse to show his support. He posted “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Henderson thinks the sports world is turning its back on Jesus. He wants every Christian athlete to stand up for Ivey. He says real faith requires a lot of courage.
New England Patriots RB, TreVeyon Henderson, a devout Christian, affirmed Jaden Ivey is being persecuted for his Christian beliefs.
Ivey was waved by the Chicago Bulls for saying he doesn’t support Pride Month or gay marriage.
Every Christian pro athlete needs to support… https://t.co/2F9y1oFqE0 pic.twitter.com/oxFMdSqkcH
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) March 31, 2026
The NFL player has always been loud about his religion. He often wears gear that tells fans to pray for persecuted Christians. He views Ivey as a brother in Christ.
Ivey lost his job after speaking against Pride Month. He told his followers that he does not support gay marriage. He said he is alive in Christ no matter what.
The Bulls called his behavior detrimental to the team. Henderson disagrees with that label. He thinks the league is just trying to silence a man who loves the Lord.
Henderson says that the world will always hate the truth. He told his fans that standing for God is more important than any contract or any amount of money.
TreVeyon Henderson and Jaden Ivey share a very deep bond through faith
While the headlines focus on the drama in Chicago, Henderson is looking at the bigger picture of his career. He spent his offseason working with youth groups in Ohio. He told kids that football is just a platform for his ministry. He wants to be remembered first as a man of God.
Henderson often hosts prayer circles after games regardless of the score. He invited Ivey to join a private group of athletes who pray together every week. This group helps players stay grounded when the media attacks their personal values.
They talk about how to handle fame without losing their souls. Henderson believes that his success on the field is a gift from above. He uses his rushing yards to bring more attention to his church.
He told reporters that he is not afraid of losing fans for his views. He feels that his purpose is much larger than scoring touchdowns. Henderson and Ivey plan to start a sports camp that focuses on biblical principles and hard work.
They want to show the next generation how to be elite athletes and humble servants. This bond goes beyond the locker room or the basketball court. It is a lifelong commitment to their shared spiritual path and their common goals.