After Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was the beneficiary of a charitable windfall from Buffalo Bills fans, Bengals fans are now paying it forward.
The Blake Bortles Foundation, founded by the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, said they have seen roughly $5,000 come in from Bengals fans as a way to thank him for knocking the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the playoffs.
The donations apparently came at the suggestion of Cincinnati radio host Mo Egger in the wake of a large sum given to Dalton’s foundation by Bills fans who were grateful to the Bengals for knocking the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
“Fans are at the core of the football experience and it’s truly exciting and rewarding when they band together, regardless of the team they cheer for, to make a positive impact in the lives of others,” Bortles said in a statement, via Michael DiRocco of ESPN. “I greatly appreciate the support displayed by Bengals fans and they should know their support will make a difference.”
What’s next? Maybe Bortles will see even more money from New York Jets fans or something if he can knock the New England Patriots out of the playoffs this weekend.
