Don't expect the Tennessee Titans to move running back Derrick Henry before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, based on a report from ESPN's Jeff Darlington on Friday's edition of NFL Live (52-second mark).
"Derrick Henry has not expressed his frustration by any means. Instead, he's still very impactful for the Titans, but there is some wonder whether they'd move Derrick Henry because he is in the final season of his contract. But right now they're not getting much interest, and I do not sense that this is going to be a trade that does happen. I feel like the Titans are still committed to Henry, and he too is happy to be there."
The 29-year-old Henry, who is in his eighth NFL season (all with the Titans), has rushed for 425 yards and three touchdowns on 98 carries (4.3 YPC). He's added 13 catches for 117 yards.
Henry has naturally been the subject of trade rumors and speculation given (a) the Titans' 2-4 start, (b) the fact that he'll be a free agent after this season and (c) the potential start of a fire sale after Tennessee already sent safety Kevin Byard to the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on the B/R app that "everyone really is available" on the Titans ahead of the looming trade deadline.
B/R Gridiron @brgridiron'Everyone really is available' on Titans ahead of the trade deadline and that 'starts with Derrick Henry and DeAndre Hopkins'<br><br>Per <a href="">@Schultz_Report</a> in the B/R App <a href="">
Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda also previously reported that there was a "building belief" Henry could end up with the Baltimore Ravens. He also mentioned the Dallas Cowboys as a "sleeper team."
For now, though, Henry remains a Titan.
There are two schools of thought here.
In the pro-trade category, the Titans are off to a bad start that could very well tailspin into a lost season, especially with a three-game road trip looming after a Sunday home game against the Atlanta Falcons where the team will be without starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle). The Titans could trade Henry and get something back in return before he potentially leaves in free agency.
In the anti-trade category, the Titans' season certainly isn't over by any means at 2-4, although they need to get going to move on from their last-place position in the AFC South. Henry clearly likes being a Titan, and the team is clearly better with him than without him.
Ultimately, there's still time for the Titans to make a move with the deadline still four days away, so we'll see if anything comes to fruition in Nashville soon enough.
