C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Wed 8/27/25 8:58 PM

The Falcons signed Henderson to the practice squad Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Tue 8/26/25 9:18 PM

The Falcons released Henderson on Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Thu 8/14/25 5:12 PM

The Falcons signed Henderson to a contract Thursday, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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).

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Thu 7/31/25 9:31 PM

Henderson worked out with the Falcons on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Sat 11/16/24 8:25 PM

The Steelers placed Henderson (neck) on injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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 has yet to appear in a game this season.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Fri 11/15/24 6:50 PM

Henderson (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Mon 10/21/24 8:10 PM

The Steelers signed Henderson from their practice squad to the active roster Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Wed 9/25/24 2:24 PM

Henderson signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Tue 7/30/24 9:58 PM

Henderson (undisclosed) was back out on the field at the Texans' practice Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

C.J. Henderson
CB ATL (5)
Thu 3/21/24 11:27 PM

Henderson signed a one-year contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Henderson hasn't made the expected impact tied to his first-round draft capital, but he was a decent contributor in the Panthers' secondary for the last two seasons. He's likely to fill a similar depth role with the Texans, potentially taking the field in nickel or dime formations.