{"id":6763,"date":"2024-10-03T01:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T01:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=6763"},"modified":"2024-10-03T01:34:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T01:34:20","slug":"breaking-kj-henry-signs-with-cowboys-following-injuries-to-micah-parsons-and-demarcus-lawrence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=6763","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: KJ Henry Signs with Cowboys Following Injuries to Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence.."},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"l-article__header\">\n<h1 class=\"c-headline c-headline--extra-large entry-title\">Cowboys Poach \u2018Highly Athletic\u2019 6-Foot-4 Bengals Vet Amid injury Concerns<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"l-article__meta\">\n<div id=\"subscribe-form-416060668\" class=\"c-subscribe-form\">\n<div class=\"c-subscribe-form__overlay\">\n<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\" class=\"wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"h-responsive\">\n<figure class=\"h-responsive__inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Heavy-on-Cowboys-4.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Heavy-on-Cowboys-4.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Heavy-on-Cowboys-4.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Heavy-on-Cowboys-4.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"KJ Henry\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" data-img-load-time=\"283\" data-dom-ready-time=\"299\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"caption-credit\">Heavy on Cowboys<\/span>The Dallas Cowboys just poached KJ Henry from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0have added pass rusher\u00a0KJ Henry\u00a0from the\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals. Dallas poached Henry from the Bengals practice squad.<\/p>\n<p>This is a move permitted by NFL rules as long as the new team signs the player to the active roster. The news comes as the Cowboys prepare to be without star pass rushers\u00a0DeMarcus Lawrence\u00a0and\u00a0Micah Parsons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHenry is expected to depart the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad this week and sign with the Cowboys, a poaching of talent that will combine with rookie second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland, Chauncey Golston and Carl Lawson to try and stop the bleeding at defensive end,\u201d\u00a0DallasCowboys.com\u2019s Patrik Walker detailed in an October 1, 2024, story titled, \u201cKJ Henry expected to sign to Cowboys after injury to Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2026 The former Clemson standout brings a mix of youth and experience to the mix, having played in 10 games during his first two NFL seasons (3 starts), finishing the 2023 season with 19 combined tackles, four tackles for loss, two pass break ups and 1.5 sacks. An All-ACC talent for the Tigers, Henry is looking to establish himself at the professional level and could get an opportunity to begin doing so for the Cowboys as early as Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Heading Into 2023 NFL Draft, New Cowboys Defender KJ Henry Was Praised for Being \u2018Highly Athletic\u2019 With \u2018Upfield Burst\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>New Dallas Cowboys pass rusher K.J. Henry has one quarterback pressure to his name so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>It came in Week 2 as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>(via NFL Pro)<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"ql-video\" src=\"https:\/\/video.twimg.com\/ext_tw_video\/1841132513164423169\/pu\/vid\/avc1\/1038x582\/D84yL2e_G0_0NAXx.mp4?tag=12\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Henry was selected by the\u00a0Washington Commanders in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft. The pass rusher played in 10 games during his rookie season, including three starts.<\/p>\n<p>Henry posted 19 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks in 2023. The pass rusher has good size at 6-foot-4 and 251 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys have some familiarity with Henry as the defender played under Dallas defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina during his time with the Commanders. Here\u2019s how\u00a0NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein described the \u201chighly athletic\u201d pass rusher heading into the 2023 draft, comparing him to Atlanta Falcons veteran Lorenzo Carter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHighly athletic edge defender with good size. Henry has upfield burst, but he tends to be a face-up rusher and will need to improve his hand usage for more effective corner turns,\u201d Zierlein detailed in his pre-draft profile of Henry. \u201cHe can be dynamic when twisting and blitzing as a moveable piece around the defensive front and he does a nice job of setting up a buttery smooth inside rush that is often too quick for tackles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe can dart and disrupt as a one-gapper with his hand in the ground but has more trouble than expected in setting firm edges as a run defender. Henry\u2019s strengths and weaknesses are well-defined, with the upside to become a starter.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>When Will Micah Parsons &amp; DeMarcus Lawrence Return to the Field for the Cowboys?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Micah Parsons shares latest details on his ankle injury \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>(via The Edge with Micah Parsons)<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"ql-video\" src=\"https:\/\/video.twimg.com\/amplify_video\/1840864158449090560\/vid\/avc1\/1920x1080\/i7-awrVshtxSyzv4.mp4?tag=16\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys face a significant challenge with Parsons and Lawrence both sidelined. Parsons is dealing with a high left ankle sprain and is expected to at least miss the team\u2019s Week 5 matchup. The door is open for Parsons to miss multiple games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter the Steelers, the Cowboys play the Detroit Lions on Oct. 13 before entering their bye week,\u201d\u00a0ESPN\u2019s Todd Archer detailed\u00a0in a September 30 article titled, \u201cCowboys preparing to play without injured Micah Parsons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParsons acknowledged it might \u2018make sense to some\u2019 to sit out the next two games and the bye week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence is projected to miss four to eight weeks as the former Pro Bowler deals with a Lisfranc injury, per Archer. It would not be a surprise if more defensive additions are on the way for Dallas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cowboys Poach \u2018Highly Athletic\u2019 6-Foot-4 Bengals Vet Amid injury Concerns Heavy on CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys just poached KJ Henry from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. 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