King Henry said goodbye. Just moments after helping the Titans defeat the Jaguars in Week 18, running back Derrick Henry addressed the Titans crowd in what was perhaps his final game with the franchise.
“I hope I’ve been an inspiration to all the young kids,” Henry said during his speech 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 topple the Jaguars and, in doing so, eliminate Jacksonville from the playoffs.
Henry, who turned 30 on Jan. 4, looked dominant on Sunday. The two-time NFL rushing champ 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 had a prolific run with the Titans, including helping the franchise reach the AFC title game in 2019.
“There will definitely be a time, the last game of the season, I’ll be a free agent after this year, and I’ve been here eight years,” Henry said Thursday, via the team’s website. “I’ll just be grateful to whoever shows up, and I know the fans will come. Hopefully we can finish the season strong.”
