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The Tennessee Titans and star running back Derrick Henry have reached agreement on a four-year, $50 million contract that includes $25.5 million ensured, a source told ESPNs Adam Schefter.
The Titans revealed the offer Wednesday, however didnt reveal terms. They have now reached brand-new deals with Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill in one offseason.
Henrys agreement, which averages $12.5 million each year, makes him the NFLs fifth-highest-paid running back, trailing just the Panthers Christian McCaffrey ($ 16 million), the Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott ($ 15 million), the Jets LeVeon Bell ($ 13.1 million) and the Texans David Johnson ($ 13 million).
2 RelatedThis arrangement marked a modification in plans, as a source said Tuesday that the sides were not anticipated to reach a long-term deal by Wednesdays 4 p.m. ET deadline for franchise gamers.
Henry won the NFL hurrying title with 1,540 yards last season and has posted successive seasons of more than 1,000 lawns. Of all NFL running backs with a minimum of 200 brings in 2019, Henrys 5.1 backyards per bring was the highest.
Henry proved an important part of Tennessees offense, specifically in the playoffs.
” Ive stated it before, Ill state it once again, Derrick is an important part of what we do. Derrick is an essential part of our football group,” Titans basic supervisor Jon Robinson stated at the NFL scouting combine in March.
LeVeon Bell.
$ 13.1 M.
David Johnson.
$ 13.0 M.
Ezekiel Elliott.
$ 15.0 M.
Christian McCaffrey
$ 16.0 M.
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* As reported by ESPNs Adam Schefter.
Entering the AFC Championship Game, Henry had accounted for 69% of the teams total offense. During Tennessees face the playoffs, Henry also became the very first player to rush for 180 or more lawns in three successive video games. The fourth-year running back took on more of a management function with the Titans last season, drawing appreciation from coach Mike Vrabel.
He became a leader,” Vrabel stated after the Titans 20-13 playoff win over the New England Patriots. “I think he assisted lead this football team and carried my message and our staffs message into the locker space.
Since being chosen in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft out of Alabama, Henry has hurried for 3,833 yards on 804 brings (4.8 YPC) and scored 38 goals. He likewise has actually caught 57 passes for 578 backyards and 3 touchdowns. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2016.
Derrick Henry.
$ 12.5 M *.
Derrick is an important part of our football team,” Titans general manager Jon Robinson stated at the NFL scouting integrate in March. Entering the AFC Championship Game, Henry had accounted for 69% of the groups overall offense. During Tennessees run into the playoffs, Henry likewise became the very first player to hurry for 180 or more yards in 3 successive video games. The fourth-year running back took on more of a leadership function with the Titans last season, drawing praise from coach Mike Vrabel.
Because being picked in the 2nd round of the 2016 draft out of Alabama, Henry has actually rushed for 3,833 lawns on 804 carries (4.8 YPC) and scored 38 goals.
