Pro Football Rumors
Safety Jordan Whitehead lined up a Falcons visit shortly after receiving medical clearance. He is not the only free agent defensive back on Atlanta’s radar.
Cornerback C.J. Henderson worked out for the Falcons today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. No deal is imminent at this time, he adds. Today’s news marks the first known visit this offseason in the case of the former top-1o pick.
Expectations were high for Henderson upon arrival with the Jaguars in 2020. Things did not go according to plan, however, and after struggling in a starting role with Jacksonville he was traded to the Panthers early in his second season. Over the course of 39 games with Carolina, the Florida product started 22 games but consistently struggled in coverage. Henderson joined the Texans last spring but failed to survive roster cuts.
That was followed by a stint on the Steelers’ practice squad, although a neck injury contributed to the 26-year-old never making an appearance. Henderson understandably remains unsigned well into training camp, but that could soon change based on how today’s workout went. Atlanta currently sits near the bottom of the NFL in terms of cap space; with roughly $4.9MM available, though, a league minimum pact would be affordable.
The Falcons added Mike Hughes in free agency as a starter to complement A.J. Terrell. Dee Alford and Clark Phillips remain in place from last year, but Henderson could be a candidate for a spot on the end of the roster in the event he were to sign. Failing that, his attention will again turn to finding a gig in 2025.
