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https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-rumors-tennessee-titans-shopping-005042833.html

Could the NFL's most feared running back be on the move soon?

The Tennessee Titans were shopping two-time rushing champion Derrick Henry at the NFL combine last week, Bally Sports' Michael Silver reported on Sunday.

Silver also mentioned Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, whose names have already popped up in the trade rumor mill, as other players who were being shopped in Indianapolis.

Henry has a 2023 base salary of $10.5 million, which is completely non-guaranteed, and trading him would come with $6.3 million in cap savings. He's scheduled to hit free agency next offseason.

Henry, who turned 29 in January, has spent his entire seven-year career with Tennessee. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro has eclipsed 1,500 yards rushing in three of the past four seasons. The only time he failed to do so was in 2021 when he recorded 937 yards while being limited to just eight games.

In 2022, Henry rushed a league-high 349 times for 1,538 yards (4.4 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns across 16 games.

Henry won back-to-back rushing titles in 2019 and 2020, capped by a 2,027-yard, 17-touchdown campaign that saw him be named 2020 Offensive Player of the Year. He's one of only eight players in NFL history to rush for 2,000-plus yards in a season.

After trading wide receiver A.J. Brown last offseason, the Titans have let go of several notable veterans in the wake of a 7-10 season. Offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wide receiver Robert Woods, linebacker Zach Cunningham and kicker Randy Bullock were cut last month, while linebacker Bud Dupree reportedly is expected to be released.

The question now is whether Henry will join that group.
 

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I'd love to have him, but there are too many unknowns. He is close to 30 and so will his performance ability fall off a cliff? Will he become injury prone?

I rather move up to get Bijan in the draft.
 

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I'd love to have him, but there are too many unknowns. He is close to 30 and so will his performance ability fall off a cliff? Will he become injury prone?

I rather move up to get Bijan in the draft.
I would have no issue with the Rams taking Gibbs at 36. He is what McVay needs to run his offense.
 

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I like Henry, but he's inching closer to 30. And not to mention the TEN OL was LIGHT-YEARS better in run blocking. He had some absolute alleyways to run through.
 

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If its a high priced veteran we want I'd be more tempted by Saquon.
 

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If its a high priced veteran we want I'd be more tempted by Saquon.
Plus Saquon is an actual FA and requires no draft capital. Out of all the RBs, I'd want Jahmyr Gibbs if we prioritize that position. As a low key, I do like Chase Brown as well. Good size and speed combo.
 

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Titans would be brilliant if they can get a team to give up something good for him. Hopefully it's not the Rams because 29 year old RB who has a lot of mileage on a large frame is probably not going to last much longer.
 

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As much as I am a fan of Henry who in my eyes is the best pure RB in the league and reminds me of ED as much as anyone has. Being 29 with a bad injury in the rearview scares me.
Pass unless it is a very friendly deal
 

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This is the kind of trade that I could actually see the Rams make. Trade for him, then let him sign elsewhere next off season so they get the comp pick.
Would I suggest or want them to do it? Not really.....
 

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He Needs to go to a team that is close to a championship.

Bills and Eagles would be good fits.
 

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Dang.... he got some quick wheels! :wow2:
Gibbs is a stud but Achane is quicker in the 40 and on the field in my eyes, Gibbs is likely a better NFL prospect with the extra 10lbs and slightly better hands.
 

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I believe we've already started to see Henry slow down. I'm not sure whether or not it was due to his pervious toe injury but he definitely does not look like the same back as in the 20-21 seasons. Titans are banking on desperate teams. Which is smart.
 

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Gibbs is a stud but Achane is quicker in the 40 and on the field in my eyes, Gibbs is likely a better NFL prospect with the extra 10lbs and slightly better hands.
Achane is much smaller which to me doesn't work as well. Minimum a RB should be is 200 lbs
 

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What is his height and weight ?
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1 pound less than I said but I can deal with that. This kid's burst is just different.