Dallas Cowboys sign defensive end from Cincinnati Bengals practice squad

The Dallas Cowboys have expanded their defensive front.

With both Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence sidelined with injuries suffered in last week’s win over the New York Giants, the Cowboys have signed defensive end KJ Henry to the active roster of the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad, the team announced known. The deal is reportedly for two years.

To make room for Henry on the 53-man roster, Lawrence was placed on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games.

Henry was a 2023 fifth-round draft pick out of Clemson and went 137th overall to the Washington Commanders. He was released from his rookie contract before the start of the 2024 season.

Cincinnati claimed him off waivers and used him on a limited basis through the first two weeks of the season. He hasn’t appeared in a game since September 15, after the Bengals waived him before reinstating him to their practice squad.

Henry appeared to confirm the news Tuesday morning by posting a series of cowboy emojis to his X account.

In 12 career games between Washington and Cincinnati, Henry has 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Staff writer David Moore contributed to this report.

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