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Willie Henry

Willie Henry

American football player (born 1994)

Willie Henry (born March 20, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan.

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Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Henry was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 132nd overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft.[1] He was placed on injured reserve on November 15, 2016, ending his rookie season without playing a single snap through nine games, being inactive for all but one.[2]

On September 24, 2017, Henry played his first regular season game for the Ravens. He ended the 2017 season with 3.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 13 games.[3]

After missing the first four games of the 2018 season due to hernia surgery, Henry played in three games before being placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2018.[4]

On August 30, 2019, Henry was released by the Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers

On January 22, 2020, Henry signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived with a non-football illness designation on July 28, 2020.[5] He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[7] He was released on December 15, 2020.[8]

Houston Texans

On December 22, 2020, Henry signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[9] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 25, 2021, Henry signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[11] On July 25, 2021, Eagles released Henry.[12]

New York Giants

On August 12, 2021, Henry signed with the New York Giants. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] On September 28, 2021, Henry was released from the practice squad.[15]

Birmingham Stallions

Henry signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on April 28, 2022.[16]

Memphis Showboats

On January 15, 2024, Henry was selected by the Memphis Showboats in the 14th round of the Super Draft portion of the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[17] He was waived on February 12, 2024.[18]

References

  1. [1]
    "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  2. [2]
    Mink, Ryan (November 15, 2016). "Ravens Promote DB Asa Jackson, Place DT Willie Henry on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2017.
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    "Willie Henry Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. [4]
    Brown, Clifton (October 23, 2018). "Ravens Place Willie Henry on Injured Reserve, Promote Jermaine Eluemunor To 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
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    "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
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    "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 27, 2020.
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    "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  8. [8]
    Madson, Kyle (December 15, 2020). "49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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    "Houston Texans Transactions (12-22-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 22, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  10. [10]
    "Seven players set free". FantasyGuru.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
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    "Eagles sign DT Willie Henry". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 25, 2021.
  12. [12]
    "Roster Moves:Eagles and CB Steven Nelson have agreed to terms on a one-year contract and the team released DT Willie Henry". Twitter. July 25, 2021.
  13. [13]
    Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  14. [14]
    Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves". Giants.com.
  15. [15]
    Eisen, Michael (September 29, 2021). "Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad". Giants.com.
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    @USFLStallions (April 28, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 28, 2022 – via Twitter.
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    Rachuk, Stephan (January 15, 2024). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  18. [18]
    "UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 12, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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