American defensive back Amari Henderson is staying in Saskatchewan, inking a contract extension on Friday morning to remain with the Roughriders next season.
The six-foot-one, 182-pound originally signed with the club in 2022, suiting up in 11 games and recording 31 tackles. He started all 18 contests last season, notching 45 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle and two interceptions.
Henderson spent five seasons at Wake Forest University from 2015 to 2019, dressing in 46 collegiate contests. He sits third in school history with 41 career pass knockdowns, adding seven interceptions and 169 total tackles during his time as a Demon Deacon.
After going unselected in the 2020 NFL Draft, Henderson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars and spent time on their practice roster. He joined the Minnesota Vikings for training camp in 2021 but was waived, ultimately signing north of the border.
The Riders are slated to begin their 2024 regular season on Saturday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET when they visit the Edmonton Elks.
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