Derrick Henry to Miss Multiple Games with Foot Injury
Ravens to Promote Justice Hill to Starting Running Back
Ravens Acquire Hill from Titans in 2021 Draft
The Tennessee Titans have announced that star running back Derrick Henry will miss multiple games with a foot injury. Henry, who led the NFL in rushing yards in 2020, suffered the injury in the Titans' Week 8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Ravens have promoted Justice Hill to the starting running back role in Henry's absence.
Hill was acquired by the Ravens in a trade with the Titans in 2021. He has been a backup to Henry for the past two seasons, but he has shown flashes of potential when given the opportunity to start. Hill has rushed for over 100 yards in two of his four career starts.
The Ravens are hoping that Hill can fill the void left by Henry. Hill is a talented runner with good speed and vision. He is also a capable receiver out of the backfield. The Ravens will need Hill to be productive in order to maintain their status as one of the top teams in the AFC.
The Ravens are also considering signing a veteran running back to add depth to their backfield. Some potential candidates include Adrian Peterson and Le'Veon Bell. However, the Ravens are likely to give Hill the first chance to prove himself as the team's lead running back.
Henry's Injury a Major Blow to Titans' Offense
Henry's injury is a major blow to the Titans' offense. Henry is one of the most dominant running backs in the NFL, and his absence will be felt. The Titans will need to find a way to replace Henry's production if they want to remain competitive in the AFC South.
The Titans have a few options to replace Henry. They could promote Dontrell Hilliard to the starting running back role. Hilliard has been a backup to Henry for the past two seasons, and he has shown some promise when given the opportunity to start. The Titans could also sign a veteran running back, such as Adrian Peterson or Le'Veon Bell.
No matter who the Titans choose to replace Henry, they will need to find a way to get their offense going. The Titans are one of the most run-heavy teams in the NFL, and they will need to find a way to replace Henry's production on the ground. The Titans will also need to find a way to protect quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Henry was a major part of the Titans' pass-blocking scheme, and his absence will make Tannehill more vulnerable to pressure.
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