Former player K.J. Henry signs autographs before the Spring football game in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 6, 2024. Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

Newly Added Defensive End K.J. Henry Had Dominant Preseason for Washington Commanders

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI
By James Rapien | Last updated Aug 30, 2024 3:42 PM ET

The Bengals acquired defensive end K.J. Henry on waivers from the Commanders earlier this week.

The 25-year-old is entering his second NFL season after playing alongside former Bengals first round pick Myles Murphy at Clemson.

Henry had a dominant preseason for the Commanders. He finished with with an 82.9 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, which included 10 quarterback pressures and a 20.8% pass rush win rate.

He had one sack in 48 pass rush snaps.

Washington picked Henry in the fifth round (137th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft.

He had 1.5 sacks and 19 tackles (four for loss) in 10 games last season. Hopefully he can give the Bengals' defensive end room a boost—especially with Murphy on injured reserve.

KJ Henry got right after it.

#NEvsWAS on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/h6PRZIk5UD
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) August 26, 2024

The Bengals claimed EDGE KJ Henry off of waivers from the Commanders. This preseason:

82.9 PFF grade
⚫ 48 pass rush snaps
10 pressures
⚫ 1.0 sack
20.8% pass rush win rate pic.twitter.com/PHud3EPreD
— PFF CIN Bengals (@PFF_Bengals) August 28, 2024