Houston Gamblers quarterback Nolan Henderson announced his retirement on June 14, 2026.
Nolan Henderson is five foot eleven and weighs 202 pounds. The 28-year-old from Smyrna, Delaware, signed with the Houston Gamblers on February 16, 2026. In 2026, he completed 40 of 70 passes (57.1%) for 447 yards, two interceptions, 16 carries for 101 yards, and one rushing touchdown in five games.
The Baltimore Ravens signed Henderson as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He was released on June 6, 2023. The Houston Roughnecks signed Henderson on January 23, 2024. In 2024, Henderson completed 43 of 74 passes (54.7%) for 529 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, 22 carries for 142 yards, and one touchdown in six games.
Henderson re-signed with the Roughnecks on September 18, 2024. In 2025, he completed 20 of 36 passes (55.6%) for 183 yards, two touchdowns, and nine carries for 82 yards in four games.
Collegiately, Henderson played six seasons at Delaware (2017-22), completing 550 of 859 passes (64%) for 6,429 yards, 56 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 272 carries for 418 yards, eight touchdowns, and one punt for 36 yards in 37 games for the Fightin’ Blue Hens. He was named First Team All-CAA in 2020-21 and Second Team All-CAA in 2022.
