TreVeyon Henderson Addresses Pride Month Posts: ‘I'm Not Going to Stop Sharing My Faith’
New England running back TreVeyon Henderson on Tuesday addressed social media posts about Pride Month for the first time, telling the media that his faith in Christ guides his beliefs and that he loves everyone.
In March, Henderson voiced support on social media for NBA guard Jaden Ivey, who had been waived by the Chicago Bulls after criticizing the league's observance of LGBT Pride Month. Henderson referenced Ivey’s release and then cited Jesus' words, writing, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Henderson said Tuesday he and New England coach Mike Vrabel had a “great conversation” about the issue and that the coach was “very respectful” of his beliefs.
“I think the biggest thing I know is the cost that it comes with [it] when I share my faith in Jesus Christ,” Henderson said, according to The Boston Globe. “I have love for everyone, but my love may not look like the world’s love. I try to love people through a biblical lens with just grace and truth. I know a lot of people may be offended by it. But I think the biggest thing is just we look at life at two different lenses. I look at it one way; someone else looks at it another.
“I’m not going to stop sharing my faith, you know? I’ll continue to share my faith and reach people, and just let the Lord use me to reach people with love and truth. But Coach, we’ve had a great conversation, and he was very respectful just about my beliefs. He expresses that a lot on his team, and so I really appreciate Coach for that.”
Henderson also addressed the criticism he had received for his comments.
“I’m not a perfect man, I’m a man that makes mistakes, as well. But I just try to continue to lean on the Lord to help, to allow him to help me to become the best person that he calls me to be,” he said.
“I’m not a perfect person. I go through things just like everyone else. That’s why I’m really just open about my struggles and the things that I once went through before I met Christ. But I think this world, we need hope, and I just try to point people to the only one who can really give us true hope.”
Henderson made an immediate impact as a rookie in 2025, rushing for 911 yards and nine touchdowns to become a key element of the Patriots’ march to the Super Bowl.
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Originally published June 03, 2026.
