Source: Texans signing former Jaguars, Panthers corner C.J. Henderson to one-year deal with max value of $3.25 million

Cornerback visits Texans

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) (Jacob Kupferman, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

HOUSTON – Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson is going to sign a one-year deal with the Texans on Thursday, per a league source.

The deal has a maximum value of $3.25 million, per a league source.

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A former Jaguars first-round draft pick selected ninth overall, Henderson was traded to Carolina in his second NFL season. The Panthers declined to exercise his fifth-year option.

He played in 12 games for the Panthers and recorded 39 tackles, three for losses, one sack and two pass defensed.

Henderson has 172 career tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one sack with six tackles for losses.

Drafted in 2020, Henderson signed a four-year, $20.516 million contract that included a $12.48 million signing bonus.

Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.


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