E.j. Henderson

(born on August 3, 1980 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky) is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft.He played college football at Maryland.
He is the older brother of fellow Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson.


College career
E.J. Henderson holds three NCAA records: career total tackles per game (12.5), season solo tackles with 135 in 2002, and career solo tackles per game (8.8).
Awards and honors
2001- First-Team All-American
2001- First-Team All-ACC
2001- ACC Player of the Year
2001- ACC Defensive Player of the Year
2002- First-Team All-American
2002- First-Team All-ACC
2002- Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Defensive MVP
2002- ACC Defensive Player of the Year
2002- Chuck Bednarik Award
2002- Butkus Award
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
On December 15, 2006, Henderson agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Vikings.The deal was reportedly worth over $25 million with $10 million guaranteed.
In April 2008, the Vikings signed Henderson's younger brother, Erin, as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland.
Henderson was placed on season-ending injured reserve after he dislocated multiple toes on October 6, 2008 in a game against the Tennessee Titans.
In week 13 of the 2009 season, Henderson suffered a broken femur in his left leg in a game against the Arizona Cardinals. The injury occurred as his leg "twisted violently" as he was trying to tackle Tim Hightower.He was removed from the field on a motorized cart, accompanied by his younger brother and teammate Erin.