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Even If Derrick Henry, Titans Reach Long-Term Deal, NFL Chaos May Delay Payoff

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When the Tennessee Titans franchise-tagged running back Derrick Henry last month, some around the NFL believed it might prompt him to follow in the footsteps of Le'Veon Bell and sit out for an entire season.

Thankfully for both Henry and the Titans, it appears as though that isn't going to happen.

During a conference call with reporters this week, Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson acknowledged what teams have been saying privately for some time: The relationship between Henry and the Titans is solid, and the chances are increasing that both sides will be able to work out a long-term deal.