Falcons Re-Sign Veteran Defensive Back Following Jessie Bates Trade

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The Atlanta Falcons are re-signing a veteran defensive back to a $20 million contract after trading Jessie Bates.

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed a veteran defensive back after trading safety Jessie Bates earlier this week.

On Friday, the Falcons announced they have agreed to terms with cornerback C.J. Henderson on a two-year contract extension. According to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Henderson's deal is worth up to $20 million with $11 million guaranteed.

Henderson signed with the Falcons last year and recorded 13 tackles, one interception, and three passes defended in four games. This year, Henderson has played in eight games with six starts and has posted 41 tackles, nine passes defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Atlanta placed Henderson in the starting lineup after A.J. Terrell suffered a groin injury that landed him on injured reserve.

"A.J., in my opinion, is the best boundary corner in the NFL. And saying that, when he gets nicked, broke a shoelace, whatever, has to step out, normally that's like, 'Oh my goodness, I have to cloud that guy. I have to protect that guy. I have to put a safety over the top. I have to do whatever, they're going to go after him'. I don't feel any of this when C.J. goes in the game," defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said about Henderson replacing Terrell, per Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. "I don't. I have tremendous confidence in him, and he's proven that. He goes out, and every time he's called upon, he steps up and answers the bell. So, fortunate to have him."

Henderson began his NFL career in 2020, when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him in the first round (No. 9 overall) of the draft. The former Florida Gators star spent a little over one season in Jacksonville before being traded to the Carolina Panthers in September 2021.

After playing 10 games for the Panthers in 2021, Henderson played in all 17 games the following year and registered 58 tackles, two interceptions, and six passes defended.

In March 2024, Henderson signed with the Houston Texans but was released before the season began.

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