Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry is finally back in the fold and ready to do some damage heading into the playoffs. After extended time sidelined with a foot injury, Henry is looking very good and these videos are proof of just that.
Derrick Henry looked very good. Did everything all the other backs did during the RB period. Ran comfortably. Out of that window you wouldn’t know he was coming off anything significant.
But no major speed, dramatic cuts or, obviously, contact. #Titans. pic.twitter.com/pevYiS8GFK
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) January 5, 2022
Derrick Henry working on steps during his return to practice for the #Titans pic.twitter.com/8Lqeo95vLr
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) January 5, 2022
Some footwork from Derrick Henry in his return to practice for the #Titans. pic.twitter.com/GgB2KFDV92
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) January 5, 2022
He's baaaack. Here's 1 min 29 seconds of Derrick Henry's return to practice for the #Titans pic.twitter.com/8e5PLNfmWP
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) January 5, 2022
What a sight for Titans fans to have their franchise cornerstone healthy. Henry obviously took it easy in practice when it came to any sudden changes of direction, but he still had that explosiveness off the first step.
Tennessee already has the AFC South crown wrapped up and managed to stay afloat without Henry. He hasn't played since October 31st and although he's been taken off the IR, the reigning rushing champion is still a longshot to play in Week 18.
The Titans will be looking to ease him back into action considering the injury Henry had. They also have a first-round bye, which means he'll have even more time to prepare for a hopeful deep postseason run.
Henry was in the midst of another impressive campaign before going on the shelf, rushing 937 yards on 219 carries in eight games. He also had 10 touchdowns. While he won't be the rushing leader this time around, Henry is going to have the opportunity to play a huge part for the Titans as they aim to make some noise come playoff time.