Report: Derrick Henry Is Unlikely To Re-Sign With Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE — Derrick Henry's tenure with the Tennessee Titans appears to be coming to an end. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, while a return is unlikely, it is not entirely off the table.
"Running back Derrick Henry is unlikely to return to the Tennessee #Titans after a historic eight-year run, per sources, though the door is not completely closed," Fowler said on X, the app formerly known as Twitter.
Henry has amassed 9,502 rushing yards throughout his career, putting him in second place for the most all-time in the history of the Titans/Oilers franchise, behind Eddie George, who had 10,009 yards.
He currently holds the title of active rushing yards leader in the NFL. Additionally, Henry has scored 90 career touchdowns, which ties him for the 13th spot all-time with Hall of Fame running backs Curtis Martin and Eric Dickerson.
During his eight seasons with the Titans, Henry was recognized as an Offensive Player of the Year, received four Pro Bowl selections, and was honored once as a first-team All-Pro.
Although he expressed dissatisfaction with his performance in the Titans' 6-11 season this year, Henry had 1,167 rushing yards and scored 12 touchdowns in 17 games. Additionally, he caught 28 passes for 214 yards.
Despite turning 30 in 2023, Henry's yards after contact average was 3.32, almost identical to the NFL's best running back, Christian McCaffrey. According to Pro Football Focus, his overall grade was 90.2, surpassed only by McCaffrey.
During the offseason Henry, new Titans coach Brian Callahan, and general manager Ran Carthon have all said they're open to Henry staying.
"Derrick and I had a good conversation on the way out and he knows where we are and we know where he is," Carthon said during the NFL Scouting Combine. "I think you guys that have been around a year know that we don't really talk about player's contract status in public. But we'll be well-positioned to do whatever we need to do. However, when those conversations will need to be had, we'll have them with Derrick and his team."
Henry will be able to communicate with other teams on March 11, which marks the beginning of the NFL's legal tampering period. Teams may sign free agents starting on March 13.
PFF projects that Henry could command a two-year contract at $10 million a year.
