Derrick Henry bids adieu to Tennessee fans after possibly playing his final game with Titans

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King Henry has said goodbye. Mere moments after helping the Titans defeat the Jaguars in Week 18, running back Derrick Henry addressed the Titans crowd in what was possibly his final game with the franchise. 

“I hope I was an inspiration to all the young kids,” Henry said during his address, via NFL Media. 

On Sunday, Henry passed Hall of Fame running back Earl Campbell with the most 100-yard rushing performances in franchise history. His 41st 100-yard game helped the Titans upset the Jaguars and in the process eliminated Jacksonville from playoff contention. 

Henry, who turned 30 on Jan. 4, looked like his usual dominant self on Sunday. The two-time NFL rushing champion racked up 153 yards and a touchdown on just 19 carries. He finished the season with 1,167 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. 

Henry has been transparent about his possible future in Nashville. The former Heisman Trophy winner…

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-01-07 21:56:34

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