The Tennessee Titans came up short in their attempt at getting to the Super Bowl during the 2019-20 season, but that doesn’t mean another run can’t be made.
With the franchise locking up starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill to four-year, $118 million extension on Sunday, it opened the door for star running back Derrick Henry to get the franchise tag.
The belief was that news could be coming any day now, and on Monday morning, it will be official. According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Titans placed the tag on Henry:
Titans placed franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
The idea that Tennessee would want its backfield back for the 2020-21 season isn’t a surprise in the slightest, and that especially holds true for Henry.
The former Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama has been outstanding over the last two seasons. In 31 regular season games, Henry has rushed for 2,599 yards and 28 touchdowns on 518 attempts (5.0 yards per carry).
The 6-foot-3, 247-pound bruising back also added 33 receptions, 305 yards and two touchdowns receiving during that period of time.
And during Tennessee’s playoff push last season, he was even more effective, as the team leaned on his ability to handle a heavy workload while taking as much off Tannehill’s plate as possible.
Now with Henry locked up for at least one more season, we should see another year of 300-plus carries for the former Crimson Tide star!
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