Afrigather The Titans informed Derrick Henry this week they are not buying him, however Tennessee has obtained a minimum of one provide for the two-time NFL dashing champion and can proceed to take heed to presents for many gamers on their roster — together with Henry — as much as Tuesday’s commerce deadline, per sources.
Whereas only some gamers are off-limits for Tennessee and Henry is on an expiring contract, the Titans have a excessive price ticket on their veteran star working again, who is anticipated to play today towards the Falcons.
Usually, a mid-round choose will get it completed for a star participant with an above-minimum contract traded midseason. Sources have stated the Titans are asking for extra — a sign of how a lot they worth Henry, 29, and what it could take to half with him at a time they’re nonetheless alive within the AFC playoff chase at 2-4.
Henry has a $10.5 million base wage this season, so the brand new workforce can be accountable for selecting up the remaining $5.83 million except Tennessee eats cash as a part of a possible deal. The commerce deadline is 4 p.m. Jap on Tuesday. However the deadline for renegotiating a contract to facilitate a commerce is 4 p.m. ET on Monday as a result of the buying and selling workforce should maintain the contract on its wage cap for twenty-four hours.
Tennessee already swung one vital commerce this previous week, sending two-time Professional Bowl security Kevin Byard to the Eagles for 2 late-round picks and security Terrell Edmunds. Different veterans — together with nostril sort out Teair Tart, defensive lineman Denico Autry and presumably five-time Professional Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins — are additionally probably out there on the proper value.
Extra names producing calls within the days main as much as the deadline embody, per sources:
- The Washington Commanders have obtained calls on edge rushers Montez Sweat and Chase Young. They’ve a suggestion on the desk for Sweat, who’s in a contract 12 months. So is Younger, the previous No. 2 total choose and 2020 NFL Defensive Rookie of the 12 months. Groups even have inquired about defensive again Kendall Fuller.
- The Denver Broncos stay open to listening to presents — receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton and security Justin Simmons, amongst others, have all drawn curiosity — however it’s not a hearth sale in Denver. They will solely make a deal in the event that they get the suitable provide.
- The Las Vegas Raiders have had commerce calls surrounding vast receiver Hunter Renfrow for weeks, however no deal is imminent. They’ve additionally obtained calls on two of their superstars, receiver Davante Adams and defensive finish Maxx Crosby, however their reply has been an emphatic no. Crosby, specifically, might command a haul, on condition that he is probably the greatest edge rushers in soccer, signed for 3 extra seasons and continues to be solely 26 years previous. However the Raiders have proven no indication they’re open to listening to presents.
- The New York Jets already traded Mecole Hardman again to Kansas Metropolis earlier this month, and different groups have been conscious of the supply of edge rusher Carl Lawson, who said this past week of his restricted position: “I am a soccer participant, not a cheerleader.” 4-time Professional Bowl working again Dalvin Cook — who continues to get his legs below him after lacking most of coaching camp and has appeared higher in observe — additionally voiced frustration along with his position this week and might be out there for the suitable value.
- The Carolina Panthers have obtained calls on cornerback Donte Jackson and receiver Terrace Marshall. The workforce has proven no inclination to pay attention on inquiries surrounding edge rusher Brian Burns or defensive lineman Derrick Brown, whom they view as constructing blocks.
- The Minnesota Vikings continue to receive trade inquiries into Danielle Hunter, however it could take an enormous provide to compel them to commerce the NFL’s sacks chief (9).
- The New England Patriots have had commerce calls on move rusher Josh Uche, who had 11.5 sacks final season. Uche is in a contract 12 months. New England dominated him out for a second straight sport with a toe damage, however it’s not thought-about a long-term situation.
