In cornerback C.J. Henderson, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin added another former first-round pick to his collection. Signed to their practice squad, he now represents depth after losing Cory Trice Jr. for at least four weeks. But he has a familiar face in Donte Jackson, who will help him acclimate to the new defense.
“Smart player — very, very competitive,” Jackson said of Henderson, via Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “He loves this game…He’s getting a fresh start.”
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted C.J. Henderson ninth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.