| E.J.
Henderson
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Henderson named Vikings Man of the Year
Linebacker E.J. Henderson was named Vikings 2009 Community Man of the Year for his efforts.
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Nov 19, 2009 |
Henderson: ‘I’m still the same player’ 
Making a comeback from dislocated toes in 2008, E.J. Henderson has been dealing with other injuries.
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Oct 30, 2009 |
Turning point: Red zone ruination
The many miscues of the Rams, especially in the first half, had the Rams reeling.
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Oct 11, 2009 |
Behind Enemy Lines: More than Favre
Brett Favre is the talk of Minnesota and Wisconsin this week, but there is more to the matchup.
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Oct 1, 2009 |
LB E.J. Henderson: Questionable for 49ers game
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Sep 25, 2009 |
LB E.J. Henderson: Shoulder injury sidelines MLB
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Sep 23, 2009 |
Notebook: A.D. makes history, restates goals
Adrian Peterson is off to a hot start and restated his goals after a 180-yard rushing performance.
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Sep 17, 2009 |
Lurtsema’s Reaction: Favre, QBs and defense
Most people view Brett Favre’s debut as a downer. Not former Viking Bob Lurtsema.
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Aug 27, 2009 |
Training Camp Photo Gallery: LBs
Get on the practice field in Mankato with today's photo gallery
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Aug 9, 2009 |
Lurtsema’s Reaction: OL, Harvin and E.J.
Bob Lurtsema was getting his impressions of a revamped OL during a full-pads practice on Monday.
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Aug 4, 2009 |
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E.J. Henderson was one of the most touted linebackers coming out of college in 2003, and the Vikings were lucky to have the chance to select him in the second round of the draft.
He spent his rookie season learning the NFL game at middle linebacker behind veteran Greg Biekert, helping to prepare him for a starting role in 2004. After and up-and-down season, he is expected to back up Sam Cowart in 2005.
2004: Started 14 regular-season contests and both playoff games. Notched a team-leading 125 tackles, seven for losses, in addition to seven passes defenses and four quarterback hurries on defense. Struggled at times in coverage.
2003: Saw limited time behind Greg Biekert, making 23 tackles and two QB hurries. Led the team with 27 special teams tackles. Saw increased time in the base defense in the second half of the season.
College: Consensus All-American and unanimous All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team choice. Named National Defensive Player of the Year by The NFL Draft Report. Winner of the Butkus Award and Bednarik Trophy. Named ACC Defensive Player of the Year and the team’s Most Valuable Player. Led Maryland in tackles in three straight seasons. He posted 175 tackles (135 solos) with 8.5 sacks for minus-49 yards, 19.5 stops for losses of 86 yards and eight quarterback pressures in 2002. His 175 hits rank fourth on the school’s season-record list while his 19.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage rank third. In 2001, became Maryland’s first consensus All-American first-team choice since 1985. All-ACC first-team pick in 2001 and became only the fourth Terp to earn ACC Player of the Year honors (also named Defensive Player of the Year). Led the ACC in tackles (150) and stops for loss (28), and ranked seventh nationally with 13.64 tackles per game and second in the NCAA with 9.45 solo stops per outing in 2001. His 28 stops behind the line of scrimmage were the most in a single season in school history, breaking the old mark of 24 set by Randy White in 1974. Named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week six times, the most of any ACC defender in 2001. In 2000, started 10 games at strongside inside linebacker and led the team and ranked seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference with 109 tackles (70 solos). Graduated from Maryland in May 2002 with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
High School: At Aberdeen (Md.) High, was a four-year starter, playing on four league championship teams. Started at middle linebacker/running back his last three years after starting at outside linebacker as a freshman. Named All-American by Prep Star and honorable mention All-American from USA Today, first-team All-County (Aegis, Sporting Times), and first-team All-Metro (Baltimore Sun) accolades.
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