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Falcons sign cornerback C.J. Henderson; release left tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

Former first-round pick played for Jaguars, Panthers and Steelers.
Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson (right) tackles Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage in 2021. In 49 career games over four seasons, Henderson has 162 tackles, 16 passes defended, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and one sack. (Jacob Kupferman/AP 2021)

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Panthers cornerback C.J. Henderson (right) tackles Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage in 2021. In 49 career games over four seasons, Henderson has 162 tackles, 16 passes defended, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and one sack. (Jacob Kupferman/AP 2021)
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Aug 14, 2025

Cornerback C.J. Henderson, a first-round NFL draft pick, has signed with the Falcons, according to the team.

To make room on the 90-man roster, left tackle Tyrone Wheatley was released with an injury settlement.

Henderson was selected ninth overall by the Jaguars in the 2020 draft. He played with the Jaguars (2020-21), Panthers (2021-23) and Steelers (2024).

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Henderson, 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, has played in 49 games and made 32 starts. He played at Florida in college.

The Falcons selected A.J. Terrell with the 16th pick in the 2020 draft.

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