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According to profootballtalk.com
All has been quiet on the John Henderson front since he didn't visit the Chiefs just after April's draft, but the free agent defensive tackle has finally found a new home.
Notorious collectors of former first-round picks, the Raiders have agreed to terms with Henderson -- the No. 9 overall selection in 2002 -- on a one-year contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Behind perhaps only O.J. Atogwe, Henderson is the premier defender on the free agent market. Henderson, 31, has lost much of his pass-rush ability, but remains a quality run stopper. He is also capable of playing both defensive end in a 3-4 defense and tackle in a 4-3. The Raiders have hinted that they will be using more 3-4 fronts by trading for outside linebackers Kamerion Wimbley and Quentin Groves, and drafting Nick Saban disciple Rolando McClain with the eighth overall pick.
At 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds, Henderson gives the Raiders an imposing bookend for 6-foot-6, 310-pounder Richard Seymour.
The Raiders, though, will probably still find a way to again rank among the NFL's worst run defenses.
All has been quiet on the John Henderson front since he didn't visit the Chiefs just after April's draft, but the free agent defensive tackle has finally found a new home.
Notorious collectors of former first-round picks, the Raiders have agreed to terms with Henderson -- the No. 9 overall selection in 2002 -- on a one-year contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Behind perhaps only O.J. Atogwe, Henderson is the premier defender on the free agent market. Henderson, 31, has lost much of his pass-rush ability, but remains a quality run stopper. He is also capable of playing both defensive end in a 3-4 defense and tackle in a 4-3. The Raiders have hinted that they will be using more 3-4 fronts by trading for outside linebackers Kamerion Wimbley and Quentin Groves, and drafting Nick Saban disciple Rolando McClain with the eighth overall pick.
At 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds, Henderson gives the Raiders an imposing bookend for 6-foot-6, 310-pounder Richard Seymour.
The Raiders, though, will probably still find a way to again rank among the NFL's worst run defenses.
