Titans running back Derrick Henry will undergo foot surgery on Tuesday morning, head coach Mike Vrabel announced (Twitter link via Field Yates of ESPN.com). Vrabel didn’t specify a timeline for his recovery, but NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport (on Twitter) hears that he’ll be out for somewhere between 6-10 weeks. 
Although that’s bad news for the Titans, it’s a better outcome than what was expected just a few hours ago. Henry was feared to have suffered a more serious metatarsal fracture, one that surely would have left him in a boot for the rest of 2021. Now, the Titans could have Henry back as soon as Week 15. Or, if he needs additional time to recover, there’s still a chance that he could suit up for the postseason.
Up until last night’s injury, Henry was on pace for another stellar season. He currently leads the league with 937 rushing yards — 300+ yards more than Browns RB Nick Chubb. Had he stayed healthy, Henry could have potentially matched last year’s eye-popping total of 2,027 yards. At minimum, he probably would have captured his third consecutive NFL rushing title.
Without Henry, the Titans are set to deploy Jeremy McNichols as their RB1 with support from Khari Blasingame and Dontrell Hilliard at RB. However, they’ll also audition a few free agents this week, including Adrian Peterson (Twitter link via Rapoport). Peterson might not be the player he once was, but he still managed 604 yards and seven TDs via ground with the Lions last year.
Have Henry and Ridley on my fantasy team…
I feel your pain. I have Henry, Ridley, and Winston…
Ouch. That time frame means the earliest he could return would be the fantasy playoffs, but that would be taking your chances. Unless you have him as a keeper where you could keep him indefinitely, you might want to replace him on your roster.
I feel you man I had Derrick Henry,Kareem Hunt,David Montgomery all on my Team
making my IR team look real nice
dang RIP
Titans should see if Mattison is available from the Vikings…..the seasons over for the Vikes.
An absolutely crushing loss for the Titans. Everything the Titans offense does goes first through Derrick Henry. Wow!
Agreed. Henry really is the entire motor for the offense. Nothing against Tannehill, who’s played mostly very well, but Henry sets it up or closes it out. I doubt McNichols will give Tennessee the balance that they need in the run game to give Tannehill freedom throwing the ball.
Would have been awesome to see if he could get back-to-back 2,000 yard seasons.
Honestly, I’m most disappointed in that. The guy already has almost 1000 yards. He would broken that record easily-even in a 16 game season-and had plenty to spare. I would have loved to see a running back MVP too.
should’ve been the MVP last year