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Former teammate Quentin Groves says John Henderson has a lot of run-stuffing tackles left in him

Former teammate Quentin Groves says John Henderson has a lot of run-stuffing tackles left in him

Big John Henderson's deal with the Raiders is a one-year deal, which means there is little risk for the big reward of a veteran's bounce-back season.

Just talked to Raiders linebacker Quentin Groves, a former teammate of Henderson's at Jacksonville, and he said the 6-foot-7, 335-pound Henderson "is excited" about coming to Oakland.

Here is Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson on Henderson, as told to ESPN's Bill Williamson:

Williamson: "Henderson is a big, wide body that will clog up the interior. I don't think you will see him on passing downs, but he will help against the run for 25-35 plays a game. He is not a difference maker at this point. But he could be an above-average player for Oakland. I like this signing."

Oakland needed a defensive tackle since releasing Gerard Warren in March. Henderson could play alongside Tommy Kelly in the 4-3 defense, with Richard Seymour, Matt Shaugnessy and Lamarr Houston rotating on the outside.

(Earlier post:) The Raiders have reached agreement with former Jaguars defensive tackle John Henderson on a one-year deal, a team source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jacksonville released the eight-year veteran days after the NFL draft. Henderson, 31, is a two-time Pro Bowler who was regarded as one of the best players remaining in the free-agent pool.

A run-stuffer, Henderson started in 120 of 124 appearances with the Jaguars. He registered 329 tackles, 29 sacks and eight forced fumbles.

Posted By: Vittorio Tafur (Email, Twitter) | June 11 2010 at 01:11 PM

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