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Get to Know: Erin Henderson

Veteran LB Played His First 6 Seasons for the Minnesota Vikings

A First Team All-ACC performer in his final season at Maryland, Henderson went undrafted in 2008.
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A First Team All-ACC performer in his final season at Maryland, Henderson went undrafted in 2008.

Henderson (right) signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent -- becoming teammates with his older brother and long-time Vikes LB E.J. Henderson (also a Maryland product).
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Henderson (right) signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent -- becoming teammates with his older brother and long-time Vikes LB E.J. Henderson (also a Maryland product).

Henderson played in 22 games over his first three esasons for Minnesota before breaking out in 2011 with 11 starts in 15 games.
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Henderson played in 22 games over his first three esasons for Minnesota before breaking out in 2011 with 11 starts in 15 games.

He started 10 games in 2012 and 12 in 2013, totaling 7.0 sacks over that span (8.5 for his career).
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He started 10 games in 2012 and 12 in 2013, totaling 7.0 sacks over that span (8.5 for his career).

In 2013, Henderson totaled 112 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble.
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In 2013, Henderson totaled 112 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

Henderson was out of football last season. The Vikings released him Feb. 7, 2014 after two arrests in a six-week span on DUI charges.
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Henderson was out of football last season. The Vikings released him Feb. 7, 2014 after two arrests in a six-week span on DUI charges.

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