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Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:49:41 -0700
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports free-agent QB Drew Henson (Lions) is unsure of his plans. He was in Dallas with family when he heard he was let go by the Detroit Lions. Henson plans to return to Detroit and continue throwing and working out on his own. Henson, 29, is not ready to give up on his playing career. "I just want to look around and see what opportunities might be out there," Henson said.
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:49:21 -0700
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have released QB Drew Henson.
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:02:35 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions have signed practice squad QB Drew Henson to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:18:53 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed free-agent QB Drew Henson (Lions) to their practice squad.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:07:15 -0700
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed free-agent LB Darnell Bing (Lions), G Matt Butler (Lions), RB Allen Ervin (Lions), WR Eric Fowler (Lions), QB Drew Henson (Lions), S LeMarcus Hicks (Lions), WR Kenneth Moore (Lions) and TE Jake Nordin (Ravens) to the team's practice squad.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:36:01 -0700
The Detroit Lions announced they have released WR Ronald Bellamy, LB Darnell Bing, S Greg Blue, LB Buster Davis, OG Frank Davis, DE Victor DeGrate, CB Dovonte Edwards, WR Devale Ellis, DE Rudolph Hardie, TE Clark Harris, QB Drew Henson, S LeMarcus Hicks, OG Corey Hulsey, LB Leon Joe, WR Brandon Middleton, WR Kenneth Moore, RB Artose Pinner, OT Jonathan Scott, WR John Standeford and CB Kiwaukee Thomas from the team.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:27 -0700
Lynn Henning, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Drew Henson is expected to receive plenty of work Thursday, Aug. 28, as he has only had a few practices with Detroit's offense.
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:56:08 -0700
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Drew Henson did not take a snap during the team's game Saturday, Aug. 23. He will likely play against the Buffalo Bills in the team's preseason finale. Lions team president Matt Millen said Henson may be able to earn a spot on the team's practice squad.
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:29:51 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Drew Henson is not expected to battle for a roster spot. He was brought on board to help the team get through their final two preseason games and possibly provide insurance on the practice squad.
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:39:53 -0700
The Detroit Lions have announced they have signed free-agent QB Drew Henson (Vikings). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:53:38 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to work out free-agent QB Drew Henson (Vikings) Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:18:37 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday, Aug. 27, that they have released QB Drew Henson.
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:24:30 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Drew Henson will play in the third quarter of the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 17, against the New York Jets.
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:40:47 -0700
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement to re-sign free-agent QB Drew Henson to a one-year deal worth the league minimum.
Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:37:52 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have re-signed QB Drew Henson (Vikings) to the team's practice squad.
Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:40:30 -0800
Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks held a tryout for free agent QB Drew Henson (Vikings) Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:27:31 -0700
Judd Zulgad, of the Minnesota Star-Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have released QB Drew Henson from the practice squad.
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:00:56 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) to their practice squad.
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:09:20 -0700
The Miami Herald reports the Miami Dolphins worked out free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:35:48 -0700
Sean Jensen, of The Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings could sign free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) to a contract.
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:00:53 -0700
Harvey Fialkov, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) worked out with the Miami Dolphins.
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:43:47 -0700
Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to work out free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys).
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:59:39 -0700
The Indianapolis Colts worked out free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) worked out with the team Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:49:44 -0700
The Carolina Panthers worked out free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) Tuesday, Sept. 12, but did not sign Henson to a contract.
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:06:11 -0700
Phil Richards, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy says the team has no plans to meet with free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys).
Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:58:04 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) is scheduled to meet with the Indianapolis Colts and could sign with the team next week.
Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:10:07 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) has been in touch with the Carolina Panthers recently. His good friend WR Keyshawn Johnson has been lobbying hard for him in Charlotte, where the Panthers cut their third- and fourth-string quarterbacks.
Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:02:23 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) has been in touch with the Kansas City Chiefs recently. Kansas City has decided to move in a different direction other than signing Henson.
Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:01:09 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) has been in touch with the Indianapolis Colts recently. Indianapolis is waiting to see how backup QB Jim Sorgi's (shoulder) sore right shoulder holds up before making any decision regarding Henson.
Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:57:56 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) has been in touch with the Pittsburgh Steelers recently. The Steelers cut their third and fourth-string quarterbacks, and will begin the season with QB Charlie Batch backing up QB Ben Roethlisberger. News broke Sunday, Sept. 3, of Roethlisberger's appendectomy and the need for the Steelers to find another QB.
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:23:43 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) and his agent have been in touch with five teams. Henson does not expect anything to happen until Monday, Sept. 4.
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 23:18:53 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are not showing any interest in pursuing free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys).
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:44:00 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of mlive.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to pursue free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys).
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:40:20 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of mlive.com, reports the Cleveland Browns are expected to pursue free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys).
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:30:46 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions have no interest in signing free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys). The Lions are happy with all three quarterbacks on their roster: QBs Jon Kitna and backups Dan Orlovsky and Josh McCown. However, a team official said that if one of their quarterbacks gets hurt, Henson would be at the top of the short list of players to be contacted.
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:52:24 -0700
Mickey Spagnola, of DallasCowboys.com, reports free agent QB Drew Henson (Cowboys) has cleared waivers and is able to sign with the team of his choice.
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:54:56 -0700
ESPNews reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson has been released from the team.
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:24:03 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson, after being told he will not be with the team in 2006, has cleaned out his locker. The locker has already been given to two other players. The team has yet to officially release Henson.
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:40:01 -0700
ESPNews reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson is not expected to make the team's final roster, according to head coach Bill Parcells.
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:28:56 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson needs to show the team some progress soon, according to head coach Bill Parcells. Parcells added that he is not in danger of losing his job to QB Matt Baker, but has said Henson's performance so far is average.
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:55:20 -0700
Rick Herrin, of the Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys rookie QB Matt Baker worked with the third-team offense ahead of QB Drew Henson during both practices Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:55:16 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells is said to be disappointed recently with the play of QB Drew Henson.
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 20:50:57 -0700
Matt Mosley, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys backup QB Drew Henson struggled in the team's late practice Saturday, July 29. On two straight possessions, Henson threw one pass at a receivers ankles and another was tipped at the line of scrimmage.
Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:20:15 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said he wants to get backup QB Tony Romo primed for action, telling reporters in June he expects Romo to get plenty of playing time in the preseason games. The only quarterback competition the Cowboys would like to see in training camp would be between Romo and QB Drew Henson for the backup spot.
Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:10:02 -0700
Jean-Jacques Taylor, writing for the Sporting News, reports the Dallas Cowboys need to figure out whether QB Tony Romo or QB Drew Henson can be a viable backup quarterback. Romo is athletic and intelligent, but he makes poor decisions under pressure. Henson must use training camp and pre season games to show he can move an NFL offense.
Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:22:16 -0700
In his post minicamp news conference Friday, June 2, Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said QB Drew Henson playing in NFL Europe was a good experience for Henson, but Parcells expected Henson would make more progress than he did. Parcells is hoping Henson will improve with more experience. He did say Henson was further along this year than last year.
Sat, 20 May 2006 21:31:43 -0700
The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson threw one touchdown pass and was 8-for-20 for 133 yards in the Rhein Fire's 21-10 win over the Cologne Centurions Saturday, May 20. The Fire (6-4) finished third and missed the World Bowl by a game.
Tue, 16 May 2006 19:21:50 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson (knee) is questionable for the Rhein Fire's season finale against the Cologne Centurions with a sprained knee.
Tue, 16 May 2006 13:33:25 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Drew Henson, who is currently playing for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe, has not been performing very well. Despite getting off to a hot start, Henson's numbers have been very average. His 84.7 quarterback rating ranks No. 3 in a six team league and he averages only 6.49 yards per attempt. His inability to impress the team throughout the season may have hurt his chances of becoming the Cowboys' future starting quarterback.
Mon, 15 May 2006 10:21:22 -0700
Clarence E. Hill, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said he will take four quarterbacks to training camp: QB Drew Bledsoe, QB Tony Romo, QB Drew Henson and rookie QB Jeff Mroz.
