NOVEMBER 13 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
C.J. HENDERSON #39 - CORNERBACK - ATLANTA FALCONS
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DeAngelo Malone placed on IR, Khalid Kareem signed to active roster The Falcons also signed C.J. Henderson to the practice squad.
Returning to Atlanta The Falcons signed Henderson to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
Impact The 2020 first-rounder signed with the Falcons late in training camp, and while he didn't make the initial 53-man roster he will stick around on the team's practice squad. Henderson is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster if the Falcons need help in the secondary or on special teams.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Cut loose by Atlanta The Falcons released Henderson on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Impact Henderson was brought in by the Falcons on Aug. 14 to compete for a depth spot on the 53-man roster. He played in Saturday's preseason finale against the Cowboys on Friday, finishing with one solo tackle while playing 24 snaps (22 on defense, two on special teams). Henderson ultimately didn't show enough to catch on with the Falcons, but the 2020 first-rounder has started in 32 regular-season games since entering the league and should garner interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to the secondary.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
C.J. Henderson & other Falcons on preparing for the final preseason game of 2025 C.J. Henderson, Billy Bowman Jr., Mike Rutenberg and Jacquies Smith speak to the media at the conclusion of practice at the 2025 AT&T Traini...
AUGUST 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Latches on with Atlanta The Falcons signed Henderson to a contract Thursday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Impact Henderson worked out with the Falcons in late July, and the 2020 first-rounder will now have an opportunity to compete for a depth spot on Atlanta's 53-man roster for the upcoming season. Henderson spent time on the Steelers' active roster during the 2024 season but did not play in a regular-season game before being placed on injured reserve in mid-November due to a neck injury. Henderson last saw regular-season action in 2023 with the Panthers, when he logged 39 tackles (31 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses across 12 games (seven starts).
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Gets look from Falcons Henderson worked out with the Falcons on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Henderson spent the 2024 season with the Steelers, but his campaign was ended by a neck injury in mid-November. He appears to be fully recovered and is seeking new opportunities for a depth corner role around the league.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Steelers could lose former first round cornerback C.J. Henderson is set to hit free agency after a limited time with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
MARCH 9 • PENNLIVE.COM
Sent to injured reserve The Steelers placed Henderson (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Henderson had already been ruled out for Sunday's date with the Broncos, and he'll now be required to miss at least the next four games. He'll be eligible to return in Week 15 against Philadelphia. The No. 9 overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jaguars, Henderson had yet to appear in a game this season.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Sunday Henderson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
Impact Henderson popped up on the Steelers' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a neck issue, and following Friday's DNP, he won't play in Sunday's divisional matchup. With Henderson sidelined in Week 11, expect James Pierre to see increased work with Pittsburgh's first-team defense.
NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to active roster The Steelers signed Henderson from their practice squad to the active roster Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Henderson first joined Pittsburgh's practice squad at the end of last month but has yet to appear in a game this season. The 26-year-old could have a chance to make his debut Week 8 versus the Giants as Donte Jackson is currently dealing with a shoulder injury.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Finds opportunity Henderson href="https://x.com/steelers/status/1838949718484820277">signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Henderson was last with the Texans during training camp but ultimately was unable to make the team. The Florida product appeared in 12 games with the Panthers last season, making 39 tackles (31 solo), 1.0 sacks and two passes defended.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Henderson (undisclosed) was back out on the field at the Texans' practice Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Henderson was unavailable for multiple practices as a result of an undisclosed issue, but he was practicing in full capacity Tuesday. The cornerback signed with the Texans in March and he'll look to carve out a significant role for himself in Houston's secondary this season.
JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
What's Up with CJ Henderson? The veteran corner has been inactive each of the last two weeks.
JANUARY 1, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
Enters protocols Henderson suffered a concussion and will not return Sunday against the Colts, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Henderson's exit will be a blow to the team's secondary who is already without Vonn Bell (quadriceps) and has also seen Xavier Woods exit early Sunday with a thigh injury. With Henderson sidelined, Troy Hill and D'Shawn Jamison will be the likeliest candidates to see extra snaps against Indianapolis.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in loss Henderson recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and defended a pass during Carolina's 42-21 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Impact Henderson set a new season high for tackles while also tying with Frankie Luvu for most on the Panthers in the loss. The 2020 first-round pick currently has 29 tackles (25 solo) through the start of the campaign and is on pace to set a new career high for himself.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
"Next man up" has multiple meanings for CJ Henderson The Panthers cornerback is in a new position of responsibility after the injury to Jaycee Horn, but Henderson's also learning the perspectiv...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
CJ Henderson Reacts to Fifth-Year Option Being Declined It’s a crucial year for the former first-round pick.
JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Panthers' CJ Henderson discusses Carolina's decision to pass on his fifth-year option Panthers CB CJ Henderson is off to a strong start under a new staff in Carolina. But he’s under a microscope as he enters the final year of...
JULY 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Panthers' CJ Henderson discusses Carolina's decision to pass on his fifth-year option Panthers CB CJ Henderson is off to a strong start under a new staff in Carolina. But he’s under a microscope as he enters the final year of...
JULY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Panthers Decline to Pick Up Fifth-Year Option on CB CJ Henderson Henderson’s future in Carolina is uncertain.
MAY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Panthers Decline to Pick Up Fifth-Year Option on CB CJ Henderson Henderson’s future in Carolina is uncertain.
MAY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Panthers pick up Derrick Brown's fifth-year option, decline CJ Henderson's extra year The Panthers made a pair of major decisions following the NFL Draft, declining CJ Henderson’s fifth-year option, while picking up Derrick Br...
MAY 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Panthers pick up Derrick Brown's fifth-year option, decline CJ Henderson's extra year The Panthers made a pair of major decisions following the NFL Draft, declining CJ Henderson’s fifth-year option, while picking up Derrick Br...
MAY 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Logs full practice Tuesday Henderson (ankle) was a full participant at practice Tuesday ahead of Saturday's game versus Detroit, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Henderson was forced out of Carolina's loss versus Pittsburgh in Week 15 with an ankle injury, but it apparently wasn't severe, as he appears to be on track to play again in Week 16. He'll probably step back in as the Panthers' second boundary corner across from Jaycee Horn on Saturday.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits versus Pittsburgh Henderson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with an ankle injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Henderson did not log a statistic before injuring his ankle at some point in the first half. The 24-year-old has stepped up into a bigger role since starting cornerback Donte Jackson went down with a season-ending Achilles injury, playing every defensive snap in two of the Panthers' previous three games. With Henderson currently sidelined, Keith Taylor has stepped in for the time being, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
