E.J. Henderson (born on August 3, 1980 in Aberdeen, Maryland) is a Linebacker who currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings. He attended Aberdeen High School and the University of Maryland, where he played college football for the Terrapins. Henderson was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Vikings.
Starting in 2005, Henderson started at Weakside Linebacker. In 2007, he moved back to his more familiar position of Middle Linebacker.
On Friday, December 15th, 2006 E.J. Henderson agreed to a 5-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. The deal is said to be over $25 million with $10 million guaranteed.
Entering the 2007-2008 season, Henderson is expected to start at Middle Linebacker for the Vikings vacating the Weakside Linebacker position he started at for the previous two years. Chad Greenway is set to take over Henderson's Weakside position as Henderson moves over to Middle Linebacker.
In 2008, Henderson's brother Erin, also a Linebacker, declared himself eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft after 2 years at Maryland.
