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Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:20:56 -0700
The Tennessee Titans worked out free-agent LB E.J. Henderson (Vikings) Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:44:09 -0700
Free-agent LB E.J. Henderson (Vikings) is receiving interest from teams because it is believed he has dropped his asking price.
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:23:18 -0700
Free-agent LB E.J. Henderson (Vikings) is receiving interest from several undisclosed teams. There are concerns about his age, durability and the fact he is a liability in coverage. Henderson is pretty much limited to being a two-down run stuffer.
Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:34:59 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to re-sign free-agent LB E.J. Henderson this offseason unless he is willing to accept a pay cut and a lesser role on defense.
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:14:45 -0700
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said Sunday, March 25, that the door remains open for a return of free-agent LB E.J. Henderson (Vikings).
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:17:32 -0700
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team is interested in re-signing free-agent LB E.J. Henderson and SS Husain Abdullah.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:13:37 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings are interested in bringing back free-agent LB E.J. Henderson (Vikings), and "a couple other guys that we're keeping tabs on," according to general manager Rick Spielman. "Sometimes, they have to go out in the market to kind of establish what that value is."
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:56 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) had swelling in his left knee in the second game of the season, and never seemed the same in space. He was reduced to a part-time role around midseason to ease stress on the knee, but he still ended up second on the team in tackles with 130, including 81 solo stops and 16 tackles for loss. He is likely to draw interest on the open market, but his age and declining mobility with a titanium rod in his leg suggest his days as a three-down player are over.
Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:44:49 -0800
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he believes LB E.J. Henderson can still be an starter in the NFL but is just trying to stay healthy enough to play at this point. Henderson will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:51:57 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson can be a free agent at season's end, but he said Wednesday, Dec. 21, that his preference is to re-sign. "This is my home," Henderson said. "I would love to stay here. Of course, the money is important, to hit the market. But, I would love to stay here and finish my career here."
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:46:04 -0800
Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder (hip), WR Greg Camarillo (concussion), DT Letroy Guion (ankle), LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder), CB Asher Allen (shoulder) and SS Jarrad Page (hip) are listed as probable for Week 15. Guion was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 16, while the other five fully participated in practice.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:53:55 -0800
Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Camarillo (concussion), DT Letroy Guion (ankle), LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) and SS Jarrad Page (hip) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:44:06 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) and SS Jarrad Page (hip) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:40:24 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (shoulder), LB Chad Greenway (elbow), DL Everson Griffen (quadriceps), LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder), OG Anthony Herrera (knee), OG Steve Hutchinson (illness), DL Brian Robison (concussion) and TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hand) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 9, and are probable for Week 14.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:35:30 -0800
Minnesota Vikings OG Anthony Herrera (knee) and LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 8.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:40:21 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) and OG Anthony Herrera (knee) were each listed as full participants in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:38:25 -0800
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (quadriceps), LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) and CB Asher Allen (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 2, and are listed as questionable for Week 13.
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:18:08 -0800
Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen (undisclosed), LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) and CB Chris Cook (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:22:21 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:29:01 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) said Saturday, Nov. 12, that his knee is "feeling a little better" after the bye. However, the team plans to keep brother LB Erin Henderson as the primary mike LB in the nickel. "We're probably going to keep Erin in there and maybe take a look at E.J. in there," head coach Leslie Frazier said.
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:38 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (concussion), DL Jared Allen (rest), DL Remi Ayodele (ankle), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), DL Brian Robison (shoulder), S Jamarca Sanford (concussion) and C John Sullivan (concussion) are questionable for Week 8. Allen did not practice Friday, Oct. 28, but the others practiced in full.
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:56:17 -0700
Minnesota Vikings DL Remi Ayodele (ankle), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), DL Brian Robison (shoulder) and CB Antoine Winfield (neck) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 27.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:58:17 -0700
Minnesota Vikings DE Brian Robison (shoulder), DT Remi Ayodele (ankle), LB E.J. Henderson (knee) and CB Antoine Winfield (neck) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:48:28 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee), OG Steve Hutchinson (knee), OT Phil Loadholt (knee) and LB Kenny Onatolu (hamstring) are listed as probable for Week 7. Loadholt and Onatolu were limited in practice Friday, Oct. 21, and Henderson and Hutchinson practiced in full.
Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:51:40 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), LB Kenny Onatolu (hamstring) and CB Antoine Winfield (neck) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 20.
Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:33:04 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LBs E.J. Henderson (knee) and Kenny Onatolu (hamstring) and CB Antoine Winfield (neck) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:42:26 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 14, but is listed as probable for Week 6.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:05:37 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LBs E.J. Henderson (knee) and Kenny Onatolu (hamstring) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 13.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:37:24 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) and LB Kenny Onatolu (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:01:19 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (pelvis), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), S Tyrell Johnson (hip), OT Charlie Johnson (elbow), S Jamarca Sanford (knee) and C John Sullivan (ankle) are listed as probable for Week 5.
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:09:33 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (pelvis), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), OT Charlie Johnson (elbow), S Jamarca Sanford (knee) and C John Sullivan (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 6.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:50:29 -0700
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) is feeling better with reduced snaps. He was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:11:08 -0700
Minnesota Vikings S Husain Abdullah (pelvis), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), OT Charlie Johnson (elbow) and S Jamarca Sanford (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:25:38 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 30, while SS Jamarca Sanford (thigh) fully participated in practice. Both are listed as questionable for Week 4.
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:38:00 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee), S Tyrell Johnson (hip) and TE Jim Kleinsasser (elbow) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 29.
Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:05:36 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:21:11 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (toe), DL Jared Allen (shoulder), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), WR Michael Jenkins (groin), CB Marcus Sherels (chest) and DL Kevin Williams (foot) are listed as probable for Week 3.
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:26:16 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (groin) and LB E.J. Henderson (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:29:08 -0700
Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen (shoulder), CB Chris Cook (groin), LB E.J. Henderson (knee) and CB Marcus Sherels (chest) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:27:46 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) was able to play in Week 2 and was able to come out of the game healthy. Henderson missed two days of practice last week because of a knee injury and was listed as questionable for the game.
Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:19:07 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) said he is fairly confident that he will be able to play in Week 2 despite being listed as questionable for the game. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Henderson will be a game-time decision.
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:06:31 -0700
Minnesota Vikings DE Adrian Awasom (knee) and LB E.J. Henderson (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 2. Henderson did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 16, while Awasom was limited.
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:21:41 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB Xavier Adibi could start in Week 2 in place of LB E.J. Henderson (knee).
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:59:15 -0700
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) underwent precautionary X-rays on his knee Thursday, Sept. 15, because of swelling in his knee but the results came back negative. Henderson will be re-evaluated Friday, Sept. 16.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:02:25 -0700
Minnesota Vikings DL Adrian Awasom (knee) and LB E.J. Henderson (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 15.
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:35:39 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson did not play in the 2010 Pro Bowl because New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma was able to play after originally pulling out of the game, reports Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Henderson was considered an emergency replacement for the Pro Bowl.
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:27:18 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson has been added to the NFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, reports Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com.
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:05:39 -0800
Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (finger) suffered a sprained finger in the Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Dec. 20, but he was able to finish the game, reports Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:54:56 -0700
Minnesota Vikings TE Jim Kleinsasser (groin), DL Brian Robison (ankle) and Letroy Guion (toe), LB E.J. Henderson (knee) and CB Chris Cook fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 22, according to Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. They are listed as probable for Week 7 and will be able to play.
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:17:45 -0700
Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook (knee), OT Ryan Cook (wrist), OT Chris Degeare (ankle), LB E.J. Henderson (knee), TE Jim Kleinsasser (groin), CB Lito Sheppard (hand) and C John Sullivan (calf) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 21.