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Falcons to Sign Cornerback C.J. Henderson Pending Physical

He will vie for a budget-friendly backup cornerback spot after injuries and coverage struggles curtailed his market.

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Sep 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (15) dives for the ball as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback C.J. Henderson (23) closes in during the second half at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Henderson has agreed to terms with the Falcons pending a physical.
  • He is expected to challenge for a backup role behind starters AJ Terrell and Mike Hughes in a secondary that includes Dee Alford and Clark Phillips.
  • His coverage struggles in Carolina and a neck injury that landed him on injured reserve with the Steelers last season limited his on-field contributions.
  • Henderson worked out for the Steelers recently, drew interest from several clubs and now seeks to reignite his stalled career in Atlanta.
  • The one-year, low-cost pact aligns with the Falcons’ sub-$5 million cap space and maintains room for further roster moves.