C.J. HENDERSON NEWS

Leaves with injury Henderson is questionable to return Sunday against the Buccaneers with a shoulder injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henderson's current absence will be a blow to the team's secondary depth, with Jaycee Horn still nursing a rib injury. While Henderson is out, Tae Hayes will see extra opportunity.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Sunday Henderson (concussion) has been deemed active for Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay.

Impact Henderson suffered a concussion in Week 6 against the Rams, but he was able to participate fully in practice Friday and appears to have cleared league protocols. His presence against the Buccaneers is a significant boost since Jaycee Horn (ribs) has been ruled out.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full participation Henderson (concussion) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Friday.

Impact Henderson returned to full participation at practice Friday, a big step in returning from the concussion he suffered in Week 6 against the Rams. The cornerback has yet to be cleared from concussion protocols, but he has a real shot at suiting up to play Sunday versus the Buccaneers. With Jaycee Horn (ribs) and Donte Jackson (ankle) also questionable to play, Carolina could be thin in the secondary this week.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Henderson (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Henderson sustained a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Rams and was a non-participant in practice Wednesday. The third-year cornerback worked his way back in a limited fashion Thursday, and he'll have one more practice to clear protocols before this coming Sunday versus Tampa Bay. Henderson has recorded 21 tackles and a pass defensed while lining up alongside Donte Jackson (ankle) and Jaycee Horn (ribs) through six weeks, though he could see increased usage if either of these two are sidelined against the Buccaneers.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Henderson (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Henderson suffered the concussion during Carolina's Week 6 loss to the Rams and will have to clear the league's protocols before returning to game action. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Panthers need to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Henderson (concussion protocol) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest versus the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Henderson amassed five tackles before leaving Sunday's matchup against the Rams with concussion symptoms. With both of fellow cornerbacks Donte Jackson (ankle) and Jaycee Horn (ribs) nursing injuries of their own, the Panthers are currently left with Keith Taylor and Tae Hayes as the only healthy cornerbacks for the rest of the afternoon.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Henderson (knee) is will play Sunday against the Rams.

Impact Henderson was a limited participant in practice all week. His ability to take the field Sunday is good news for the Panthers secondary, as Jaycee Horn (ribs) has been ruled out. As a result, Henderson could see an uptick in snaps against the Rams.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Henderson (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Henderson practiced in limited fashion all week, providing some hope he'll be available to take on the Rams. He has typically played just under half of the team's defensive snaps and has tallied 16 total tackles and a pass defended across five games. Henderson joins a lengthy list of players with uncertain statuses in Carolina's secondary, including Jaycee Horn (ribs) and Donte Jackson (ankle).

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidesteps injury Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Henderson, who missed time during Sunday's win over the Saints with a neck issue, should be good to go heading into Week 3, Joe Pers...

Impact Henderson briefly left Sunday's game due to the neck issue, but he returned and played a season-high 49 snaps. Rhule's comment's are encouraging, but the Panthers' injury report should provide further clarity on Henderson's availability for Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return Sunday Henderson (neck) returned to Sunday's contest against the Saints, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Henderson left during the second half of Sunday's contest against New Orleans, but he's since returned to the game along with fellow cornerback Donte Jackson, who was also dealing with a neck issue.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Henderson (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Henderson exited during the second half of Sunday's contest against New Orleans, and he's currently listed as questionable to return, along with fellow cornerback Donte Jackson. While the two secondary mates remain absent, Jaycee Horn, Keith Taylor and Stantley Thomas-Oliver should take on an expanded role in the meantime.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in pads Henderson (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Ellis L. Williams of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Henderson rolled his ankle during Friday's practice, but as expected, he didn't miss too much time. The 2020 first-round pick was traded to the Panthers mid-season last year and recorded 31 tackles and two passes defensed across his first 10 games for Carolina, but he's currently listed as the No. 3 cornerback behind Donte Jackson and Jaycee Horn.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shouldn't be out too long Henderson avoided serious injury after he rolled his ankle during Friday's practice, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Impact It's unclear how much time Henderson will miss, but head coach Matt Rhule didn't express too much concern about the injury. The 23-year-old defender was traded to Carolina at the beginning of last season after he played just 10 games for Jacksonville. Henderson is currently listed as the No. 3 option at cornerback behind Donte Jackson and Jaycee Horn, but he should continue producing, as he recorded 31 tackles and two passes defensed in 10 games a year ago for the Panthers.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Week 18 Thursday Injury Report: C.J. Henderson limited Wide receiver Robby Anderson was out again, and Derrick Brown was added to the report.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Won't play Sunday Henderson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Henderson missed the Panthers' Week 8 contest against the Falcons due to a shoulder injury, but he will be a healthy scratch for Week 9. The 2020 first-round pick hasn't played more than 20 defensive snaps since he was traded to Carolina mid-season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Henderson (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Henderson (shoulder) was injured in an Oct. 24 game against the Giants and missed the Panthers' Week 8 game against the Falcons. Getting in a full practice is a good sign for his availability Sunday against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Henderson (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Henderson was listed as questionable for Sunday's contest and won't be available Sunday. However, the Panthers will receive a boost at cornerback with Stephon Gilmore making his season debut after being activated off the PUP list Saturday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 8 Henderson (shoulder) is considered questionable for the Panthers' Week 8 contest with the Falcons on Sunday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henderson first injured his shoulder before Week 6 and he was forced to miss that contest. The cornerback was then able to suit up for Week 7, where he aggravated his shoulder injury. Henderson has been playing limited snaps all season, so expect more of the same if the corner is able to suit up against the Falcons. Stanley Thomas-Oliver should see extended snaps Sunday if Henderson can't play.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Henderson (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Henderson missed Week 6 against the Vikings with a shoulder injury. He returned to practice on Oct. 20 as a full participant and was declared ready to go for Week 7. He had also dealt with a groin issue earlier this season. Throw in the trade to Carolina from Jacksonville with adjustments to a new system, and Henderson has been playing limited snaps since Week 1. He'll hope to return to the game or be ready for Week 8.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Wednesday Henderson (shoulder) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Henderson was unavailable for Sunday's loss to the Vikings but now appears to be clear of the shoulder issue. The 23-year-old has played only 30 defensive snaps in his past two games, so he may not have a significant role in the secondary even though he's healthy.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Henderson (shoulder) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henderson was considered questionable due to the shoulder issue, though Person indicates the injury isn't the sole reason for the cornerback being inactive. Henderson has played only 30 total defensive snaps across two games for the Panthers since being acquired from the Jaguars.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Week 6 inactives: CB C.J. Henderson out vs. Vikings Among the Week 6 inactives for the Panthers is CB C.J. Henderson (shoulder), who has played sparingly in his first two games with Carolina.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Week 6 status in doubt Henderson (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henderson has been remarkably consistent this season, notching four tackles in each of his games with the Jaguars, then posting three tackles apiece in each of two games since moving to the Panthers via trade. A.J. Bouye will take on a larger role in the event Henderson sits.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2 Cowboys rookies among 7 inactives, WR CJ Henderson to play for Panthers The Cowboys and Panthers are close to kicking off and have identified which members of their rosters will be in dress clothes. WR Malik Turn...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Cornerback C.J. Henderson seeks 'fresh start' in Carolina

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS