E.J. Henderson (born on August 3, 1980 in Aberdeen,
Maryland) is a Linebacker who currently plays for
the Minnesota Vikings. He attended Aberdeen High
School and the University of Maryland, where he
played college football for the Terrapins. Henderson
was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL
Draft by the Vikings.
Starting in 2005, Henderson started at Weakside
Linebacker. In 2007, he moved back to his more
familiar position of Middle Linebacker.
On Friday, December 15th, 2006 E.J. Henderson agreed
to a 5-year contract extension with the Minnesota
Vikings. The deal is said to be over $25 million
with $10 million guaranteed.
Entering the 2007-2008 season, Henderson is expected
to start at Middle Linebacker for the Vikings
vacating the Weakside Linebacker position he started
at for the previous two years. Chad Greenway is set
to take over Henderson's Weakside position as
Henderson moves over to Middle Linebacker.
In 2008, Henderson's brother Erin, also a
Linebacker, declared himself eligible for the 2008
NFL Draft after 2 years at Maryland.
