2023-12-18 01:07:00
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry said Sunday he is considering his future in the NFL following a frustrating 19-16 loss to the Houston Texans.
This defeat for the Titans officially ended their hopes of participating in the playoffs.
“Yes, definitely. Today I had this feeling [que ça pourrait bien être la fin de mon séjour avec les Titans] », conceded Henry, who normally prefers to stay in the present moment.
“I was still hoping that we would slip into the playoffs through the back door. But we came out of the race with three games to play… I spent my entire career here. I would have liked to make my exit in force, but that is not the case. »
The Titans will have to make a decision regarding the 29-year-old athlete, who will be a free agent since his four-year, $50 million contract signed in 2020 expires in a few weeks.
Tennessee is estimated to have approximately $92 million in salary cap space this offseason, making Henry’s return possible in 2024.
However, rookie Tyjae Spears’ 410 offensive plays are just one fewer than Henry’s.
“King Henry’s” performance once morest the Texans was his worst as a starter in the NFL: only nine yards rushing on 16 carries.
In his previous five games once morest Houston, he had been more than dominant, averaging 203.6 yards rushing.
“Collectively, we were not good today,” Henry analyzed. They were the better team, credit goes to them. They seemed to have an answer to everything that was offered to them. »
In 14 games during this 2023 schedule, Henry totaled 875 rushing yards on 214 carries. He found the end zone ten times.
His 9,210 career rushing yards represent the second highest total in the franchise (Oilers and Titans) behind Eddie George. Henry’s 88 touchdowns rank first in history.
The Titans will play at home once morest the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16, before visiting the Texans the following week, and completing their season in front of their fans, once morest the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“I will try to give everything during these three remaining matches. I’m going to leave everything on the pitch,” he promised.
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