The Steelers signed defensive back C.J. Henderson to the practice squad.

Henderson was originally drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the ninth pick overall, by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has appeared in 49 games, starting 32, and has recorded 172 tackles, 139 of them solo stops, 16 passes defensed, six tackles for a loss, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack and fumble recovery.

Henderson appeared in eight games for the Jaguars in 2020, starting all of them, before finishing the season on the Reserve/Injured List. He finished the season with 36 tackles, 27 of them solo stops, six passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble.

Henderson was traded to the Carolina Panthers early in the 2021 season and was with them through the 2023 season. He played in 12 games in 2023, starting seven, and finished the season with 39 tackles, 31 of them solo stops, and three tackles for a loss. He signed with the Houston Texans in 2024.

Henderson played college football at the University of Florida where he appeared in 33 games and finished his career with 93 tackles, 66 of them solo stops, six interceptions, 28 passes defensed, four sacks and eight tackles for a loss.