Minnesota Vikings
Erin Henderson - #50 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 244 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/01/1986 |
| Birthplace | Aberdeen, MD |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 5 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | 1 | 0 |
Vikings' LB corps suddenly razor thin
With Erin Henderson out, the Vikings have to do some shuffling with the linebackers against the 49ers.
Vikings could have surprise performer in Griffen
Everson Griffen could find himself on the field more this season as a specialty-package linebacker for the Vikings.
Vikings re-sign LB Erin Henderson
The Viking have re-signed LB Erin Henderson to a one-year contract. According to Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press, the deal is for $2 million.
Vikings-Bears matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here is another key matchup to consider for Sunday's Vikings-Bears game in Minnesota.
Vikings stock report: Week Eight
LB Erin Henderson is rising and DT Kevin Williams is falling in the Vikings' Week Eight stock report.
Vikings-Chiefs matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Chiefs game.
Did Vikings 'cheap out' on weak side?
The Vikings have committed to pay LBs Chad Greenway and E.J. Henderson big money, but they might have gone the cheap route on the weak side.
Vikings positional analysis: Linebackers
This is the seventh in a series of position-by-position looks at the Vikings' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze Minnesota's LB situation.
Vikings OLB Leber suffers back injury
Vikings OLB Ben Leber left Sunday's loss to the Dolphins with a back injury.
PLAYER NEWS
Henderson has signed with the Vikes.|||||||
The team announced the deal Wednesday, the day after NFL free agency began.
Henderson will miss the game against Detroit on Sunday because of a concussion. His loss is a big one for a young and rebuilding Vikings defense. Henderson has been remaining in the game in passing situations as part of the nickel defense, and his absence will put more responsibility on middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley in the passing game. Brinkley is considered much better as a run defender.|||||||
Marvin Mitchell will start in Henderson's place.
Henderson has missed his second straight day of practice because of a concussion.|||||||
Henderson was apparently hurt in Sunday's game at Indianapolis. Coach Leslie Frazier said the team had "no indications" he had a head injury at the time. Henderson didn't complain about symptoms until Wednesday, when he told Frazier he "did not feel right."
The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed Henderson to a one-year deal.|||||||
Henderson was one of the Vikings' most consistent players on defense last season. He was fourth on the team with 91 tackles and also had eight tackles for loss in his first season as a full-time starter.
Henderson is returning to the Minnesota Vikings.|||||||
The 25-year-old linebacker has agreed to terms on a one-year deal to stay with the team that signed him as a rookie free agent in 2008. His agent group tweeted the agreement on Friday. Henderson played very well last season in his first chance as a regular starter, emerging as one of the team's most versatile defenders. Playing alongside his brother E.J., he had 91 tackles and two forced fumbles in 15 games.
