... more throughout his career for plays he made off the field instead of the plays he made on the gridiron.

His death was tragic, yet his career seems to be the real tragedy. He was a man who just couldn't seem to get his life on track while playing in the NFL, a man whose reputation followed him like a shadow, a man whose college coach (Rich Rodriguez) once called an embarrassment to himself.

Since 2005, Henry was arrested five times. His most recent arrest led to his dismissal from the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Mike Brown saw Henry as a misguided man, one who could be a productive player and citizen.

Henry came into the 2009 season a better man, ...

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