DT Jon Henderson to be released today

[Big Ed]

I see Henderson as a Giant

Fox knows Del Rio

A phone call on just how much gas is in the tank and any un announced injuries would be helpful if Panthers decide to go after Henderson

[scpanther22]

The Falcons reportedly have some interest in DT John Henderson, who will be released by the Jaguars on Monday.

Atlanta just isn't willing to pay more than the veteran's minimum. Henderson did draw high marks as a run stopper in Jacksonville last year, so he should be able to do better. Henderson also has a connection to the Saints, with onetime Jags assistant Gregg Williams on staff as defensive coordinator.

http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=1432

[KillerKat]

Do want!!!1

[pantherclaw]

As I said before the draft...and the draft is even more evidence to support my thinking, is the Panthers are happy/content with moving forward with the guys we have on hand as our starters. They may sign a few role players as FA, but do you see Henderson as a role player? I don't. Some other team will sign him to a bigger contract than we'll offer, with more of a role for him.

[Snake]

I just don't see this. He is a big name fa so I doubt we get him.

[koolkatluke]

As I said before the draft...and the draft is even more evidence to support my thinking, is the Panthers are happy/content with moving forward with the guys we have on hand as our starters. They may sign a few role players as FA, but do you see Henderson as a role player? I don't. Some other team will sign him to a bigger contract than we'll offer, with more of a role for him.

PC I agree with you most of the time but this guy upgrade your Dline as soon as he signs. He takes Hollis Thomas spot and we keep him away from other teams in our division who have the same needs. I rather have him on the team instead of playing him twice a year.

[pantherclaw]

PC I agree with you most of the time but this guy upgrade your Dline as soon as he signs. He takes Hollis Thomas spot and we keep him away from other teams in our division who have the same needs. I rather have him on the team instead of playing him twice a year.

I never said I don't want him here.

Just voiced my opinion on what I feel the Panthers are doing.

[Guest silver82blade]

we need one more fatty mcfat pants behind louis leonard, but i'm not sure that's what they want. people have been saying they prefer the smaller dts now. hope they don't get run over. that's all i can say about it. is there a high ranked run defense without a big 320+ starting dt?

[mr beauxjangles]

Personally, I think Jerry made it known that he would not support much activity except for minimum players during the pre-draft FA period. I think he probably told Hurney to sit still for the most part until after the draft and then re-evaluate the market. If Meeks says "we need him" I have a feeling that Richardson will give Hurney the go ahead to make a competitive bid for one, maybe two FAs above the minimum, only if they are "we must have this guy" type of players. I'm sure Meeks is very familiar with him given his time in the AFC South. But as I've said before, I think the fact that the we didn't draft a DT speaks volumes about how confident the coaching staff is in the players we added at DT in the last year (plus Irvin).

[Cyclonus]

It would be a smart signing. And that's why it won't happen.

[jkeough]

Add Chris Hovan to the mix.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/26/hovan-next-veteran-to-get-released/

Panther should sign him....please

oh and rumor has it,form a friend of mine who works for the Bucs is Micheal Clayton will be released as well

[Proudiddy]

He's going to visit the Chiefs... Giants, Falcons and Browns supposedly interested as well.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/36783786/ns/sports-player_news/

[MrBubba]

Sign Henderson and Hovan help depth with Tyler and Leonard

[Kurb]

Henderson on a 1 year deal would be very helpful.

Sadly someone will offer him someting in the 3 year range I bet.