C.J. Henderson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks two-year extension with Atlanta Henderson and the Falcons agreed to a two-year contract extension Friday.

Impact Per Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network, Henderson's extension is worth up to $20 million and includes $11 million guaranteed. Henderson has started at outside cornerback in each of his last six outings, and he was moved into the starting lineup after A.J. Terrell landed on injured reserve in late September due to a groin injury. Across eight regular-season games, Henderson has logged 41 tackles (32 solo), nine pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons announce contract extensions for cornerback C.J. Henderson and defensive end Cameron Thomas

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to contract extensions with cornerback C

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Falcons Extend Multiple Defenders For Combined $53 Million

The Atlanta Falcons extended both cornerback C.J. Henderson and defensive end Cameron Thomas on Friday morning.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Falcons Extend Multiple Defenders For Combined $53 Million

Falcons are on a path to 9th straight losing season after 'self-inflicted' mistakes against Bengals

The Atlanta Falcons have lost four of their past five games and are facing a difficult challenge to avoid their ninth consecutive losing season

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go against Bucs Henderson (groin) does not have an injury designation against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Henderson was downgraded to a limited practice participant Thursday while tending to a groin injury, but his ability to practice in full Friday was enough for him to fade an injury tag ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown. He's registered 31 tackles (27 solo), eight pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through six regular-season games.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice participant Thursday Henderson was limited in Thursday's practice, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.

Impact Henderson practiced in full Wednesday. He was downgraded to limited Thursday, popping up on the practice report due to a groin injury that he's dealt with in the last few weeks. With A.J. Terrell (groin) and Avieon Terrell (illness) also in danger of missing the Week 8 meeting with Tampa, Mike Hughes, Mike Ford and Robert Longerbeam may see more action.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Henderson (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Henderson missed Week 6 due to a groin injury and fought to upgrade to full participation during the final practice session of Week 7 prep. The reserve cornerback is all set to suit up for Sunday's game behind starters A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Niners Henderson (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Henderson didn't play against the Bears in Week 6 due to a groin injury, and he was limited in the first two practices of Week 7 prep before logging a full session Friday. The full practice is a positive sign that the seventh-year defensive back will be available for Sunday's game, but his official status might not be known until about 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which is when the Falcons announce their list of inactive players.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Wednesday Henderson (groin) was a limited participant at the Falcons' practice Wednesday, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Henderson was unable to practice at all last week before ultimately missing the team's Week 6 loss to the Bears while nursing a groin injury he suffered in Week 5 versus Baltimore. The cornerback's return to practice is a step in the right direction, and he will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Chicago Henderson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Henderson was held out of practice all week due to a groin injury that he sustained during the Falcons' Week 5 overtime loss to the Ravens. In his absence, Avieon Terrell is expected to start opposite Mike Hughes at outside cornerback, with Mike Ford providing depth. Harrison's next opportunity to play is Week 7 against San Francisco on Sunday, Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Henderson (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Henderson exited Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens due to a groin injury. He didn't practice Wednesday. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't ruled the 28-year-old out for the Week 6 meeting with the Bears. If Henderson can't get on the field versus Chicago, Avieon Terrell would presumably see more snaps alongside Mike Hughes.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons are facing more quarterback uncertainty after Penix injures rib in overtime loss

The Atlanta Falcons again are facing quarterback uncertainty after Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Huntley leads late TD drive to force OT and then scores on 1-yard run as Ravens beat Falcons 30-23

Tyler Huntley led Baltimore to a tying touchdown and 2-point conversion in the last minute of regulation and then scored on a 1-yard sneak in overtime as the Ravens rallied to beat...

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Dealing with groin injury Henderson (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Ravens, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henderson is dealing with an apparent groin injury, and his chances to return to the field before the end of Sunday's contest appear to be slim. In his absence, Aveion Terrell, Billy Bowman and Sydney Brown all stand to see an increase in opportunities in the secondary.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Henderson is making the Falcons forget about their CB problem C.J. Henderson is stepping up big time for an Atlanta Falcons team in desperate need of cornerback help.

OCTOBER 9 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Comes up with takeaway Monday Henderson recorded 10 tackles (nine solo), a pass defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during Monday's 45-24 win at New Orleans.

Impact On a first down in Saints territory late in the first quarter, Henderson was able to rip the football right out of the hands of running back Kendre Miller in heavy traffic, setting up a touchdown to put the Falcons ahead 14-0. He may be one of the few cornerbacks meriting IDP consideration in many formats going into a Week 5 tilt versus the Ravens.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Former Jaguars Top 10 Pick Finally Seeing His Work Pay Off with Atlanta Falcons A former top-10 draft pick in 2020, Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson may have been considered a bust before arriving in Atlanta. Bu...

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

C.J. Henderson gets the ball back for the Falcons on fumble Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Henderson forces New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller to fumble and recovers.

OCTOBER 6 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons CB C.J. Henderson Gets Bold Vote of Confidence From Jeff Ulbrich Former No. 9 overall pick C.J. Henderson is finding a home in the Atlanta Falcons secondary after a rocky start to his career.

OCTOBER 3 • SI.COM

Falcons' Week 4 matchup with Saints will be the ultimate test for C.J. Henderson The Atlanta Falcons are asking a lot of C.J. Henderson in Week 4 against the Saints on primetime.

OCTOBER 1 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jaguars draft bust CJ Henderson quietly enjoying a career renaissance with Falcons When the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted C.J. Henderson ninth overall in 2020, they thought they were getting a shutdown corner who could fill...

SEPTEMBER 26 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Stepping into starting role Henderson is expected to step into a starting role at cornerback in Week 3, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact Henderson has compiled five solo tackles and two passes defensed while playing 66 snaps on defense and 16 snaps with the special-teams unit over Atlanta's first two games of the season. The cornerback will now take over a starting role in the secondary after A.J. Terrell (groin) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Penix excited in his return as Falcons starting QB

Michael Penix Jr. says he's excited to finally be making his season debut

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Why Falcons' 39 C.J. Henderson has a different-looking helmet than his Atlanta teammates | Sporting News He's one of three Falcons like this.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons may have provided forgotten draft bust with the ultimate redemption arc C.J. Henderson came to play for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, and his NFL career might be very much alive.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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