Will any team be able to pry Derrick Henry away from the Tennessee Titans in 2021? Last season, Henry led the NFL in rushing yards, rushing attempts, and rushing touchdowns. He was a one-man wrecking crew in 2019. Will he have similar success in 2020?
Henry is a power back who loves contact. The positive regarding Henry is that he will be just 26 years old by the time he hits free agency. While some will look at his workload and wonder if his body can continue to consume those types of numbers, Henry is built like no other back in the league.
If the Titans cannot get a deal done fast enough and Henry is released to the wolves, the numbers thrown his direction will be insane. According to Spotrac, Henry has a Market Value of $13.8M per.
The only drawback for any team will be the dreaded workload. As stated earlier, Henry is built for this but so were other backs in the past. Will Derrick Henry be the exception? If his body can hold up for another 5-6 years, Henry has a chance to go down in the history books.
Here are 5 teams who should consider making a move on Derrick Henry in 2021.