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CJ Henderson of the Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars appear ready to trade their starting cornerback CJ Henderson and the Dallas Cowboys they are very possible candidates. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that “it is believed” around the NFL that the Jaguars are looking to transfer Henderson
“Surprise: Several executives believe that Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson – the ninth pick in the 2020 draft – is available via trade,” Flowler tweeted. “Jacksonville has given the impression that within some league circles they want to offer Henderson high quality play after a year in the league. A source says the relationship between the team and Henderson, who just got off the Covid-19 infected list. So maybe they’ll hold it. But the team likes the cornerbacks they have and Henderson generates interest. “
A little over a year ago, Henderson was selected ninth in the 2020 draft, after making a breakthrough at the University of Florida. The Jaguars signed Shaquill Griffin as a free agent and also have Sidney Jones and rookie DJ Daniel on their roster. Henderson played in eight games in which racked up 36 tackles, six deflected passes and one interception.
REPORT: Quinn is a big fan of Henderson
Jeff Cavanaugh of 105.3 The Fan sees the Cowboys as the perfect destination for Henderson, as long as they agree to give in return what the Jaguars ask for. Cavanaugh added that Henderson was one of the players who most impressed Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in pre-draft activities last year. We’ve already seen the Cowboys make an effort to add defensive players that Quinn likes.
“Usually when you hear a name and then the Cowboys, I have to tweet ‘no'”, Cavanaugh said on Twitter. But CJ Henderson? They would be inheriting a three-year contract for a TOTAL of $ 7.5 million. At least you have to ask what they want in return… If you wonder if Dan Quinn was fascinated by CJ Henderson in last year’s draft, the answer is yes. “
McCarthy on possible roster changes: “We are always on the lookout”
During an interview on June 1 at the The Cris Collingsworth Podcast, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he’s happy with his current cornerbacks. But at the time there was no available player of Henderson’s stature and price.
“Well, one thing we talk about all the time is that we always have to be on the lookout, on improving the team,” McCarthy responded. “There is not, but there is also the salary cap and the players we already have, on whom we depend. The eleven players selected in the draft were handpicked. We had ten teams, but finishing with eleven was very important for the team in the long run as it will allow us to improve the squad. We are always on the lookout, but I am very satisfied with the players we already have. It will be entertaining to see how things work out.
If the Cowboys choose to compete to add Henderson, it looks like they will do so with a conference opponent. Jeff Ducan of The Times-Picayune reported that the Saints are exploring available options “in an attempt to sign Henderson.
This is not surprising, but the Saints are looking for options available in the transfer market. They’re looking for a cornerback, and the Jaguars’ CJ Henderson is a possibility. Stay tuned”, Duncan said on Twitter.
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