| E.J.
Henderson
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Henderson injury hits home
The loss of E.J. Henderson clearly affected defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 11, 2009 |
Henderson starts his road to recovery
E.J. Henderson could return to Minnesota today, marking the beginning of the healing process.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 9, 2009 |
Henderson could return to Minnesota Wednesday
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 8, 2009 |
Teammates thinking of Henderson
HHenderson's defensive teammates had him in their thoughts and prayers a day after his injury.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 7, 2009 |
Notebook: Henderson lost, several sidelined 
The Vikings took a beating in the injury department on Sunday, losing one for the season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 7, 2009 |
Henderson named Vikings Man of the Year
Linebacker E.J. Henderson was named Vikings 2009 Community Man of the Year for his efforts.
-by VikingUpdate.com
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.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 30, 2009 |
Turning point: Red zone ruination
The many miscues of the Rams, especially in the first half, had the Rams reeling.
-by VikingUpdate.com
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.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 1, 2009 |
LB E.J. Henderson: Questionable for 49ers game
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 25, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 245
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08/03/1980 |
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How Acquired: A second-round pick by the Vikings in the 2003 draft.
Injury History: Missed one game in 2005 with a high right ankle sprain. Missed two games in 2004 with a knee injury.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2008: Played in only four games before multiple dislocated toes took him out of action for the season after a fast start. Before going on injured reserve, he registered 39 tackles, two QB hurries, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one sack, three tackles-for-loss and two passes defensed.
2007: In his first full season at middle linebacker in the Vikings’ Tampa-2 defensive scheme, registered a team-leading and career-best 155 tackles and had 4.5 sacks (a half sack behind the team leaders), six passes defensed, a team-leading 14 tackles-for-loss, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 19 quarterback hurries. He led or tied for the team lead in tackles in 12 games. Was a Pro Bowl alternate and received votes for the Associated Press All-Pro team.
2006: Had a breakout season in the Vikings new defense and was rewarded with a five-year, $25 million contract extension that included $10 million in guaranteed money. Started all 16 games and finished the season with 142 tackles (95 solo), 19 quarterback hurries, three sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumbles recovered. Has pair of career games in 2006. On Oct. 8 vs. Detroit, he scored a touchdown on a 45-yard interception return and, the game after signing his contract extension, he notched 15 tackles and recovered a fumble on the second play of the game vs. the Jets Dec. 17.
2005: Played in 15 games, starting 14 – coming off the bench for the season opener vs. Tampa Bay and missing the third game of the year vs. New Orleans with an ankle sprain. Finished third on the team with 74 tackles, adding one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
2004: Started 14 regular-season contests and both playoff games. Notched a team-leading 125 tackles, seven for losses, in addition to seven passes defensed 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 Defens |
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