RB Derrick Henry
Star running back Derrick Henry isn’t technically on a contract year in 2020, but his situation is similar.
The Titans franchise tagged the Alabama product earlier this offseason, which technically means he’ll be a free agent once again in 2021 if no long-term deal is reached by July 15.
However, the Titans will also have the option of franchise tagging him in 2021, giving the team some future control.
It’s going to be hard for Henry to top what he did last season after leading the league in rushing yards and touchdowns and carrying the Titans through the playoffs, but it is possible.
The one avenue that Henry hasn’t excelled is as a pass-catcher, which has limited his value and chances of being the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL.
Should Henry become a bigger factor in the passing game and check the final box in his repertoire that he has yet to fill, he might find it easier to get the lucrative, long-term deal he is seeking.