Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
Franchise Tag Salary: $10.278 million
Status: You just know that this is one of a few contract situations that is going to be watched carefully over the next few hours. Running backs are a short-term commodity in today’s game, with the emphasis on the passing attack and the short life span of most players at the position, given the wear and tear on their bodies. Derrick Henry had a huge season last year, helping lead the Tennessee Titans to the AFC Championship Game, but Tennessee first reached a long-term extension with quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
However, if the Titans want to continue a run-heavy, play-action offense, Henry is the kind of back that can be brutally impactful in such a scheme. Plus, the Titans have a ton of cap space, nearly $20 million available to them to make a deal happen.
Prediction: Extension reached.