The Tennessee Titans lost multiple starters during their Week 13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, with running back Derrick Henry being among them.
Henry exited in the fourth quarter after taking a hard hit that led to his being evaluated for a concussion. Henry did not return to the contest and was replaced by rookie Tyjae Spears, who played well in his absence.
For my fantasy football friends: make sure you grab Spears if he’s available on the waiver wire, as he’ll be the next man up if Henry can’t play. The Tulane product tallied 19 touches for 88 yards (76 rushing) in Week 13.
The Titans do not have another running back on their active roster other than Spears but do have Jonathan Ward on the practice squad. It wouldn’t be at all surprising to see Tennessee add another back during the week if Henry can’t go.
But Henry still has a full week of practice before the Titans have to make a decision on him, and Tennessee has an extra day this week thanks to a Monday night matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Keep scrolling for all of the latest updates on the Titans running back’s status ahead of the Week 14 game against the Dolphins.
Vrabel says Henry is not in the protocol
When speaking to the media on Monday morning, Vrabel contradicted an earlier report that said Henry was in the concussion protocol.
The Titans head coach revealed Henry has no symptoms and was able to work out this morning.
“So, he’s not in the protocol as of now,” Vrabel said, per Jim Wyatt. “But we will monitor how he’s feeling and any symptoms that may come up just like we would do with any player. So again, as of now he’s doing great, and that’s great news for any player.”
Henry in the concussion protocol (12/4)
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Henry is currently in the concussion protocol, as expected. His status is now officially in question for the game against the Dolphins.
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
No update from Mike Vrabel after the game (12/3)
Titans head coach Mike Vrabel did not provide an update on Henry’s status after the game, only saying he was unable to return, which likely means he didn’t pass the concussion protocol, putting his status for Week 14 in doubt.
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