Former Alabama RB Derrick Henry Lands Contract Extension with Tennessee Titans

Henry will get $25.5 million guaranteed over the next four years

Sports Illustrated

Former University of Alabama running back Derrick Henry just landed a huge payday and contract extension with the Tennessee Titans. 

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner has agreed to a four-year, $50 million extension, that includes $25.5 million guaranteed. 

Titans and RB Derrick Henry beat the deadline, reaching agreement on a long-term deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 15, 2020

Henry led the NFL in rushing last season with 1,540 yards and 16 touchdowns and helped guide the Titans to an appearance in the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. 

In playoff wins against the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens a season ago, he accounted for 377 rushing yards, which is 66 percent of the team's total offense, and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns in the team's regular season finale against the Houston Texans. 

During that three week stretch, Henry became the first player in NFL history to rush for 180 yards or more in three consecutive weeks. 

His new contract has an annual value of $12.5 million a year, which makes him the fifth- highest-paid running in the league behind Christian McCaffrey, Ezekiel Elliot, Le'Veon Bell, and David Johnson. 

"Appreciate everybody for all the love today & the fans through the whole process," Henry said on his Instagram story late Wednesday night. 

Since Henry has entered the league in 2016, he has rushed for 3,833 yards (4.8 YPC) on 804 carries for 38 touchdowns. The Yulee, Fla. native has also caught 57 passes for 578 yards and three additional scores. 

Henry is currently Alabama's all-time leading rusher with 3,591 yards.