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===San Francisco 49ers===
===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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-roster-moves-emmanuel-moseley-weston-richburg-deebo-samuel |publisher=49ers.com |accessdate=July 29, 2020}}</ref> He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-tony-bergstrom-willie-henry-jr-to-practice-squad |website=49ers.com}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |work=49ers.com |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |accessdate=January 7, 2021 |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111031433/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on December 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Madson, Kyle |date=December 15, 2020 |title=49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad |work=USAToday.com |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/15/49ers-roster-moves-johnathan-cyprien-waived-dl-released-off-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-roster-moves-emmanuel-moseley-weston-richburg-deebo-samuel |publisher=49ers.com |accessdate=July 29, 2020}}</ref> He was re-signed to their [[practice squad]] on October 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-tony-bergstrom-willie-henry-jr-to-practice-squad |website=49ers.com}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |work=49ers.com |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |accessdate=January 7, 2021 |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111031433/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on December 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Madson, Kyle |date=December 15, 2020 |title=49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad |work=USAToday.com |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/15/49ers-roster-moves-johnathan-cyprien-waived-dl-released-off-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===

Revision as of 23:05, 29 January 2024

Willie Henry
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Henry with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018
Memphis Showboats
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-20) March 20, 1994 (age 30)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:288 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High school:Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
College:Michigan
NFL draft:2016 / round: 4 / pick: 132
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:36
Sacks:4.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Willie Henry (born March 20, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Michigan.

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]

References

  1. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  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.
  3. ^ "Willie Henry Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. ^ Brown, Clifton (October 23, 2018). "Ravens Place Willie Henry on Injured Reserve, Promote Jermaine Eluemunor To 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  5. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Madson, Kyle (December 15, 2020). "49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-22-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 22, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "Seven players set free". FantasyGuru.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "Eagles sign DT Willie Henry". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 25, 2021.
  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. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves". Giants.com.
  15. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 29, 2021). "Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad". Giants.com.
  16. ^ @USFLStallions (April 28, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 28, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Rachuk, Stephan (January 15, 2024). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved January 15, 2024.