The Tennessee Titans are poised for big changes this offseason.
After two consecutive losing seasons, the franchise made the surprising decision to part ways with head coach Mike Vrabel. The team also appears ready to move on from superstar running back Derrick Henry and veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Both players are scheduled to become free agents at the start of the NFL's new league year in March.
Henry will turn 30 during the 2023 season, but he has shown he is still capable of making big plays. The four-time Pro Bowl running back has five 1,000-yard rushing campaigns over the past six seasons.
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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports)
However, the franchise seemed ready to turn the page during the season. During a recent appearance on the podcast Bussin' With the Boys, hosted by former Titans players Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, Henry revealed that he learned he was on the verge of being sent to his current NFL team. Ta. play off.
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Compton asked Henry about potential landing sites. At the time, there were two teams in the running, and it was confirmed that a deal with one team could be “very close” to fruition.
“Yes, I'm sure they both know,” Henry said. “The other one, I don't know if it's going to happen or not. But one of them felt like it was pretty close. Between the trade and the little story, a lot of things happened. happened.”
Henry's name was the subject of various trade rumors during the late October deadline, but the star running back ultimately remained with Tennessee.
The Titans traded star defensive back Kevin Byard to the Eagles, which some saw as a sign that the organization was preparing to release several key players.
Derrick Henry says he almost got traded during the 2023 season. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NFL media reported that the Titans received an offer for Henry at some point during the season, but compensation was likely a sticking point.
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Henry is the NFL's rushing yards leader twice. In October, Henry moved into second place all-time in rushing yards in franchise history. Henry surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Earl Campbell's 8,574 rushing yards. Titans legend Eddie George remains the best rusher in franchise history.
Henry has gained 9,502 yards over the last eight years with the Titans.
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