E.J. Henderson

Defense: With the 2008 NFL draft quickly approaching, Brad Childress, Rick Spielman and company are busying themselves pouring over endless video, conducting interviews and rating every available player by any and all means in order to lessen the chances for a mistake that could saddle the organization with a burden that could haunt them for the next ten years. Anticipation mounts as NFL fans muse about what fortunes will fall upon their favorite franchise. The wonder is akin to the feeling we had as kids during the holiday seasons. Each and every team has it’s own special agendas. It’s own needs and wants. Just ... Read Full Story

CURRENT STATUS: E.J. Henderson has developed into one of the better linebackers in the NFL. Prior to his injury last season he was creating quite a few highlights, including the patented “vampire tackle” (when he flies over the center and the fullback for a great sack on the QB) which has become a patented favorite in my household. As long as Henderson faces no major hitches in recovering, which Childress said he probably could’ve played at the end of last season, then he should be secure in the starting position. Heath Farwell is thought of as Henderson’s primary backup at this point, with David ... Read Full Story

Henderson did some light jogging on the sideline but did not wear a helmet or shoulder pads during the portion of practice that was open to the media. He had eight tackles in the 27-13 win over Detroit on Sunday and is the Vikings leading tackler this season. The Vikings certainly could use him this week against San Francisco and running back Frank Gore, who rushed for 207 yards last week. Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Vikings Jerry Holt, Star Tribune E.J. Henderson had been playing at a very high level for the Vikings, both this season and last. Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson has two dislocated toes in his left foot, and the injury could sideline him for an extended period; Bernard Berrian is listed as questionable for Monday's game. By JUDD ZULGAD , Star Tribune Last update: October 4, 2008 - 1:01 AM Print this story E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us Related Content Vikings-Saints: Great backs are worlds apart More from Vikings Packers plan to make game-time decision on Rodgers Branch to start ... Read Full Story

Home | Sports | Vikings Brad Childress would neither confirm nor deny a Star Tribune report that linebacker E.J. Henderson might miss up to a month. By MARK CRAIG , Star Tribune Last update: October 4, 2008 - 10:17 PM Print this story E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us More from Vikings Who might be next to get pink slip? NFL week 5: Game-by-game previews NFL week 5: Gameday predictions Winning just enough not good enough Reading riot act no longer big part of coach's playbook Vikings coach Brad Childress kept E.J. Henderson listed as doubtful on the team's injury report and would neither ... Read Full Story