Derrick Henry was in the midst of perhaps his best game of the season when he was injured on Sunday, December 3, 2023. What happened to Henry in Week 13, and what is his current injury status?
Update on Derrick Henry’s Injury
Henry had already rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns before collapsing early in the fourth quarter of the Titans’ game against the AFC South rival Indianapolis Colts.
He took his time getting up and then went to the blue medical tent on Tennessee’s sideline. A concussion expert from the NFL entered the tent with Henry, indicating that he was being evaluated for a brain injury.
#Titans RB Derrick Henry left the game after getting injured on this run.
He’s now headed to the locker room.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) December 3, 2023
After leaving the medical tent, Henry retreated to the Titans’ locker room and never returned to the game on Sunday.
With Henry out, third-round rookie Tyjae Spears took over as the Titans’ starting running back. Spears, who had more than 1,800 yards in his final season at Tulane, had only played 32 fewer offensive snaps than Henry before Week 13 but had received over 100 fewer touches.
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While earlier reports said Henry was in the NFL’s concussion protocol, head coach Mike Vrabel stated on Monday that Henry was not in the protocol and was not experiencing any symptoms. Tennessee, on the other hand, will keep an eye on the veteran back ahead of Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
Derrick Henry was removed from the game and evaluated for a concussion. Was deemed not able to return and has no symptoms. Worked out this morning. NOT in the concussion protocol, but will be monitored this week.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) December 4, 2023
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday morning, Henry is in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Tennessee plays the Miami Dolphins in Week 14 on Monday night, giving Henry one extra day to clear the league’s head injury protocol. Still, Henry may struggle to pass the necessary exams in time for MNF.
Titans’ RB Derrick Henry, who left Sunday’s game in the fourth quarter to be checked for a concussion, is in concussion protocol, leaving his status for Monday night’s game at Miami in question.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 4, 2023
In three of the previous four seasons, Henry, who turns 30 in January, had at least 300 carries. He is set to be a free agent in 2024.
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Will Derrick Henry Play in Week 18?
Derrick Henry did not show up for his most recent practice. In Week 18, the Tennessee Titans face the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Looking for Henry’s statistics? Everything you need to know is right here.
Wear officially approved NFL clothing to support Derrick Henry and your team! Shop Fanatics for jerseys, shirts, and much more. Henry has run for 1,014 yards on 261 carries with 11 touchdowns, averaging 3.9 yards per carry, and has had 28 catches (36 targets) for 214 yards this season.
