The Atlanta Falcons have signed cornerback C.J. Henderson to a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday morning. Henderson, a former top-10 pick who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, has finally found a home after struggling early in his career.
According to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the extension is a two-year, $20 million deal with $11 million guaranteed.
Henderson was just officially named the Falcons' No. 2 cornerback on their Week 10 depth chart ahead of this Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Henderson has outplayed veteran Mike Hughes on the outside, and now the team has rewarded him with a new deal.
The former No. 9 overall pick has recorded 41 tackles (32 solo), nine passes
defended and one forced fumble in nine games this season.. While it may have taken some time to find his footing, Henderson is finally showing all of the traits that once made him a top-10 talent.
The #Falcons aren’t done, also agreeing to terms on a 2-year extension for CB CJ Henderson worth up to $20M with $11M guaranteed, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 13, 2026
Deal done by agents Jon Perzley and Dan Scardigno of @SPORTSTARSNYC. pic.twitter.com/F6UayOmtdn
The Falcons also extended defensive end Cameron Thomas on Friday morning. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Thomas signed a three-year, $33 million extension to remain in Atlanta through the 2029 season.
"The Falcons and EDGE Cameron Thomas reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $33 million, tying him to Atlanta through the 2029 season, per Ian Rapoport and me,"reported Schefter. "Equity Sports CEO Chris Cabott and Falcons GM Ian Cunningham and SVP Bryce Johnston wrapped up the agreement Thursday night."
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