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Factoid: Derrick Henry
At this point, I’m spending the vast majority of my time on preliminary work for the 2019 season – that’s my focus, rather than the Super Bowl. And as I pick through the stats for the Titans, I notice that they have been slow to embrace Derrick Henry. more »
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Around the NFL: DeMarco Murray
DeMarco Murray retired late last week. There was immediately speculation that he'll sign on with some team once a starter gets hurt in the preseason, which I guess is possible. But unlike say Marshawn Lynch, who was under contract with Seattle when he retired a couple of years ago, Murray was a free agent -- no reason to retire if he actually still wants to play football. Good chance, I think, that he's done. more »
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DeMarco Murray announces retirement
Former Dallas, Philadelphia, and Tennessee running back DEMARCO MURRAY announced Friday that he is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons. Murray had some great fantasy seasons but he was hampered by injuries and rushed for a career-low 659 yards last season. He was released by the Titans in March.
Source: Tennessean
Free agent RB Murray hopes to sign before training camp
Veteran free agent running back DEMARCO MURRAY has talked with a handful of teams and is hoping to sign with one of them prior to the start of training camp. Murray… More said that he’s not looking to lead the league in rushing yards. Instead, he is focused on the opportunity to get to the playoffs and have an opportunity to win a championship. Fantasy owners can relate. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Around the NFL: Remaining free agents
I see that Jason Witten is saying he believes Dez Bryant will sign with the Packers. That would be intriguing, with Aaron Rodgers perhaps being able to better utilize Bryant in the red zone. Too often Bryant and Dak Prescott weren’t on the same page in that part of the field. more »
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Murray released, Henry to lead Tennessee backfield
The Tennessee Titans informed running back DEMARCO MURRAY that he will be released, clearing the way for DERRICK HENRY to take over as the team’s lead running back for the 2018… More season. Murray, 30, had been hampered by injuries and was coming off the worst statistical season of his career. Henry, meanwhile, appears to have a great opportunity ahead. Less
Source: Tennessean
Factoid: DeMarco Murray likely done in Tennessee
The Titans are expected to cut DeMarco Murray in the next month, a reminder of how quick things change in the NFL. Murray led the NFL in rushing as recently as 2014, and was 3rd in 2016. But he struggled through an injury-marred 2017, finishing as one of league's least effective ballcarriers. more »
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Henry to start again vs. Patriots
Tennessee running back DERRICK HENRY is expected to start for a third consecutive game against the New England Patriots in Sunday’s divisional playoff game. Fellow running back DEMARCO MURRAY is considered… More “day-to-day” with a right knee injury but he is not expected to actually see the field anytime soon. Henry set a franchise playoff record with 191 total yards from scrimmage against Kansas City. Less
Source: Tennessean
Murray ruled out vs. Kansas City
Tennessee running back DEMARCO MURRAY has been ruled out for Saturday’s playoff game against Kansas City. The news was not unexpected, as Murray has been dealing with a seemingly significant knee injury. For the second consecutive week, DERRICK HENRY will get the start for the Titans.
Source: Team Website
Murray ruled out vs. Jaguars
Fantasy owners never really believed that Tennessee running back DEMARCO MURRAY would play through his knee injury this Sunday against Jacksonville. And on Friday, the Titans announced that Murray will indeed be out for the regular season finale. DERRICK HENRY will start for the Titans in place of Murray.
Source: Tennessean
Henry ready to roll vs. Jaguars
With veteran Tennessee running back DEMARCO MURRAY’s status in question heading into Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, teammate DERRICK HENRY is expected to see an increased workload. Henry has played… More in all 15 games this season and actually leads the team in rushing yards, so fantasy owners expect that he will be up to the challenge of an increased workload. Less
Source: Team Website
Titans not ruling Murray out despite MCL tear
Tennessee running back DEMARCO MURRAY has a third-degree MCL tear in his right knee but head coach Mike Mularkey said the Titans were not ruling him out for Sunday’s must-win game… More against Jacksonville. Considering that Murray’s injury typically takes 8 to 12 weeks to heal, fantasy owners would be wise to look elsewhere. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Murray leads Titans with 3 touchdowns
Tennessee running back DEMARCO MURRAY led the Titans on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals as he found the end zone for 3 touchdowns. Murray had 2 rushing scores and 1 receiving touchdown for the Titans and his fantasy owners.
Source: Tennessean
Around the NFL: Sunday morning injury updates
Once the inactives start rolling in, there's more clarity about which players can at least be entirely disregarded with tough lineup decisions. An hour before kickoff, there are a bunch of those players officially inactive, making the remaining options stronger. more »
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Henry forcing timeshare with Murray
Tennessee running back DERRICK HENRY rushed for a career-high in yards last Sunday and he appears to be forcing a timeshare in the Titans backfield with teammate DEMARCO MURRAY. Head coach… More Mike Mularkey thinks that Henry and Murray form a good combination that’s tough to defend. He also hinted at more of an equal role for his running backs moving forward. Less
Source: Tennessean