Henderson signed a one-year contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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.
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Henderson signed a one-year contract with the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. 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.
Henderson has been sidelined for the Panthers' last three games due to a concussion he sustained in Week 9 versus the Colts, but he's finally ready to return to action in Week 13. He projects to step in as a starter at cornerback across from Donte Jackson unless Jaycee Horn (hamstring) also comes back Sunday.
Henderson logged full practices Thursday and Friday, but he's unlikely to make his first appearance since Week 9 on Sunday against the Titans. The 1-9 Panthers have little reason to rush Henderson's return, but given his recent uptick in practice participation, there's a good chance he will clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and be available in Week 13 against the Buccaneers.
Henderson has been working his way through the league's five-step concussion protocols since he suffered the head injury in Week 9 and seems to be getting closer to gaining clearance to play again. His practice status for Friday should shed better light on whether he'll be cleared to suit up Sunday against the Titans.
Henderson will miss his second straight game in Week 11 as he deals with a concussion. Dicaprio Bootle figures to continue to see an expanded role at cornerback in Henderson's absence.
The 2020 first-round pick seems to be trending in the wrong direction to play this weekend, as he's gone from limited participation in Wednesday's practice to a DNP on Thursday. Henderson will likely carry an injury designation into Sunday, and if he's unable to suit up for the second consecutive game, Dicaprio Bootle and Troy Hill are expected to see more snaps on the Panthers' defense.
It's a step in the right direction for Henderson, who was not able to practice last week and missed the team's game against the Bears on Thursday. However, the Florida product is still in the league's concussion protocols and will likely need to log a full practice with no setbacks before gaining clearance to play Sunday against the Cowboys.
Henderson's exit will be a blow to the team's secondary, which 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.
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
9/30/1998 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 204 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk (JAC)
Birthplace
Miami, FL, USA
Position
CB
College
Florida
Experience
4th season
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2021 - 2024
(3 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2020 - 2022
(2 seasons)
Previous Game
0
Final
9
2
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
1
31
8
0
0
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