KJ Henry (DE) — NFL transaction history: 19 moves

KJ Henry

19 moves · Washington Commanders, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers

DE · 27 yrs · 6-4, 255 lb · Clemson3 yrs experience · 2023 rd 5, pick 137

KJ Henry, a 5th-round pick in 2023 (No. 137 overall), has played for seven clubs since 2024, most recently the 49ers (July–August 2026) — placed on injured reserve, waived and released by the 49ers within seven days in August 2026 and claimed off waivers twice.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Wed, Aug 19, 2026Terminated Via Waivers, all contracts49ers → free agent
Tue, Aug 18, 2026Waived, Injury Settlement49ers
Thu, Aug 13, 2026Reserve/Injured from Waived/Injured; Not Against 9049ers
Wed, Aug 12, 2026Waived, Injured, Prior to Cut to 5349ers
Wed, Jul 29, 2026Free Agent Signing49ers
Fri, Jun 26, 2026Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsSteelers → free agent
Thu, Jun 25, 2026Waived, No RecallSteelers
Wed, Aug 27, 2025Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsBrowns → free agent
Sun, Aug 24, 2025Waived, No RecallBrowns
Wed, Jul 23, 2025Assigned via WaiversEagles → Browns

Show 9 earlier moves

Tue, Jul 22, 2025Waived, No RecallEagles
Fri, Feb 14, 2025Free Agent SigningEagles
Mon, Nov 25, 2024Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsCowboys → free agent
Sat, Nov 23, 2024Waived, No RecallCowboys
Tue, Oct 1, 2024Free Agent SigningCowboys
Wed, Sep 18, 2024Terminated Via Waivers, all contractsBengals → free agent
Tue, Sep 17, 2024Waived, No RecallBengals
Wed, Aug 28, 2024Assigned via WaiversCommanders → Bengals
Tue, Aug 27, 2024Waived, No RecallCommanders