[.
December 9, 2021.
Andy Lyons is a photographer.
According to a report by Dianna Russini, the TennesseeTitans believe star running back Derrick Henry will return from foot surgery on the early side.
Ian Rapoport reported that Henry would be out for six to 10 weeks. He noted that six weeks would be fast and that a return after eight weeks seemed more likely.
Henry had surgery on his foot.
It would be ideal for the TennesseeTitans to have Henry back before the playoffs, as they are still very much in the running for the top spot in the AFC with an 8-4 record entering their Week 13 bye.
Last week, the head coach said that Henry is working hard to get back and that he has been very careful in his recovery process. Tony Dews, Tennessee's running backs coach, said the 27-year-old is in good spirits and is working hard in his rehabilitation.
Henry was the best running back in the league before he had a foot injury. In eight games, the 2020 Offensive Player of the Year has rushed for 937 yards and 10 touchdown on 219 carries, in addition to catching 18 passes for 154 yards on 20 targets.
He's third in rushing yards and rushing touchdown even though he hasn't played since Week 8.
A.J. Brown and Julio Jones are both on injured reserve with injuries. In the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans, Brown had a number of injuries. Jones has been having a problem with his leg.
Jones and Brown are eligible to return later this month.
If the top three of the offensive weapons are available for the playoffs, they should be one of the most difficult teams to play against.
