The Atlanta Falcons are anticipated to have a dynamic offense this season with Michael Penix Jr. as their beginning quarterback.
Now, they’re making an attempt to improve their protection with a current addition.
“Free agent CB C.J. Henderson, the previous Jacksonville first-rounder, is planning to signal with the Falcons, supply stated, pending his medical assessment. After Pittsburgh final yr and Carolina earlier than that, Henderson will get one other shot in 2025. He picked ATL over a number of suitors,” NFL Community insider wrote on X.
Free agent CB CJ Henderson, the previous #Jaguars first-rounder, is planning to signal with the #Falcons, supply stated, pending his medical assessment.
After Pittsburgh final yr and the #Panthers earlier than that, Henderson will get one other shot in 2025. He picked ATL over a number of suitors. pic.twitter.com/uxvLULDSbm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded Henderson one season after taking him with the No. 9 general choose within the 2020 NFL Draft.
He didn’t do a lot better with the Carolina Panthers, and he discovered his technique to the Pittsburgh Steelers final season.
Sadly for him, he didn’t get right into a recreation and he ultimately landed on injured reserve.
Henderson labored out for the Steelers lately, however he finally selected to attempt his luck with the Falcons.
In fact, making the 53-man roster gained’t be simple.
The Falcons have AJ Terrell as a beginning cornerback, and Mike Hughes, who joined the crew this offseason, is projected to be the opposite starter.
Clark Phillips and Dee Alford can be within the combine, and Henderson may have his work lower out to show that he could be a contributor and, extra importantly, that he can keep wholesome.
The Falcons want to make a run within the NFC South, and the protection will have to be on level to match up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ assortment of move catchers.
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