Ricky Henry

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Ricky Henry
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-27) July 27, 1987 (age 36)
Omaha, Nebraska
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Omaha (NE) Burke
College: Nebraska
Position: Offensive guard
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012
Games played:2
Games started:0

Ricky Henry (born July 27, 1987) is a former American football offensive guard. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Nebraska.

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Henry has also played for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs

College career

Henry was a First-team All-Big 12 after Senior season at Nebraska and also won the Pat Clare Award. [1]

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On July 26, 2011, Henry signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. [2] On September 3, 2011, he was released. [3] On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad. [4] On November 16, 2011, he was promoted to the active roster. [5] On August 31, 2012, he was released. [6]

New Orleans Saints

On September 1, 2012, Henry signed with the New Orleans Saints to join their practice squad. [7] On December 15, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster. [8] On August 19, 2013, he was waived by the Saints. [9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 20, 2013, Henry was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. [10] He was released during final preseason roster cut downs on August 30, 2014. [11] The next day he was signed to the Chiefs practice squad.

Carolina Panthers

On June 17, 2015, Henry was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on September 5, 2015. [12]

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